Syracuse,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Human Development and Family Science in Syracuse United States | Syracuse University
Syracuse University
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Syracuse United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
35,010
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Human Development and Family Science explores how people grow and change throughout their lives within various social and cultural contexts. This 72-credit Ph.D. program offers comprehensive knowledge about how family dynamics, social environments, and cultural influences affect human development and relationships. It emphasizes research techniques and scientific investigation methods used in Human Development and Family Science, as well as connected fields like psychology, education, social sciences, and gender studies. Graduates pursue careers in research, teaching, healthcare, nonprofit organizations, advocacy, and academic institutions.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Personal Statement: The personal statement is an important component of your application, which tells the committee about yourself and demonstrates your writing skills. Submit a personal essay of 600-800 words which addresses: why you have selected your program, your professional goals, and what academic, personal and professional experiences you possess which would make you a good candidate for your chosen program.
Official Transcripts: Transcripts are required from all post-secondary institutions from which applicants have earned or will earn a degree. Transcripts are required from other institutions where an applicant has earned pre-requisite courses/credits specific to the program they are applying, unless those courses and grades are listed on the degree bearing transcripts.
Letters of Recommendation: Three letters of recommendation are required for applicants applying to graduate degree programs and are critical to the application process. Recommendations should be from at least two academic sources.
Standardized Test Scores: : Falk College no longer requires the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) for master programs.
International Student Language Proficiency Documentation: The TOEFL (96), IELTS (7) or Duolingo (130) is required for applicants for whom English is not the primary language.
Official Transcripts: Transcripts are required from all post-secondary institutions from which applicants have earned or will earn a degree. Transcripts are required from other institutions where an applicant has earned pre-requisite courses/credits specific to the program they are applying, unless those courses and grades are listed on the degree bearing transcripts.
Letters of Recommendation: Three letters of recommendation are required for applicants applying to graduate degree programs and are critical to the application process. Recommendations should be from at least two academic sources.
Standardized Test Scores: : Falk College no longer requires the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) for master programs.
International Student Language Proficiency Documentation: The TOEFL (96), IELTS (7) or Duolingo (130) is required for applicants for whom English is not the primary language.
Tuition
USD
35,010