Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Human Development and Family Studies

Michigan State University, East Lansing, United States

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# 101-150QS Subject Rankings

24 monthsProgram duration

SociologyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Degree

MDiv

Study Level

PHD

The Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Human Development and Family Studies offers four concentrations from which students may choose. They includes Child Development: focus on behavioral, psychological, biological and contextual processes that promote positive developmental outcomes in infants and young children; Family Diversity: focus on families in sociocultural context to include attention to gender, ethnicity, racial socialization, immigration, poverty, disability, sexual orientation and aging; Lifespan Human Development: focus on developmental processes across the life course in the context of family, community, schools and other environments. Study may focus on one life stage (youth, emerging or older adults) or examine an issue (attachment, chronic illness) across the entire life course; Couple and Family Therapy: focus on the application of research and theory to individual, group, couple and family therapy accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE). Students in the doctoral program in human development and family studies who select the couple and family therapy concentration are required to complete a supervised clinical internship. The Couple and Family Therapy Program at Michigan State University have been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.

Program overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Degree

MDiv

Study Level

PHD

Admission requirements

Exam Scores

TOEFL

80+

IELTS

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For over 150 years, Michigan State has been advancing knowledge and transforming lives through teaching, research, and outreach. Founded in 1855 as the nation's pioneer land-grant institution, Michigan State University has grown to one of the largest universities in the United States. MSU's history of academic distinction has led to the development of a diverse community of students representing all 50 states and more than 125 foreign countries. Many of MSU 150 undergraduate majors are nationally ranked, and students easily find their niche on the 5,200-acre Big Ten campus, quickly discovering the benefits of living in academic residential communities, and receiving personal guidance through individualized academic advising - available for all students starting in their freshman year.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Human Development and Family Studies

Michigan State University, East Lansing, United States

# 101-150QS Subject Rankings

24 monthsProgram duration

SociologyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Degree

Study Level

Program overview

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Study Level

Admission requirements

Exam Scores

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