About the course

The conceptual framework for the Ph.D. in Family and Child Studies is based on the link between the principles of ecology and systems theory with the study of families. The current interdisciplinary perspective assumes that family dynamics can best be understood within the multiple contexts in which they occur. With the exception of a 12-hour doctoral core, students plan an individualized program with their Committee on Studies that focuses on the area of Family Studies and which may include courses in the graduate unit as well as from other units. To be eligible for the doctoral core courses (advanced seminars in theories, research and legal, ethical and policy issues in Family Studies and Internship), students will be expected to have had graduate courses (Family Studies Master?s Core courses) or their equivalents in human growth and development, family interaction, managing family resources, multicultural issues in working with families and children, introductory statistics and a course in research methods. In addition, students must have 24 credit hours in a secondary discipline and complete 15 hours to meet the inquiry skills requirement. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 9 Semester(s)Fees: US$128,339

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Albuquerque
Fall (August), 2024	Albuquerque
Spring (January), 2025	Albuquerque
Fall (August), 2025	Albuquerque
Spring (January), 2026	Albuquerque

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of New Mexico

ALL Official Transcripts from any institution/college you took courses at will need to be sent

　　to the UNM Office of Admissions. The UNM Transcript can be Unofficial.

　　Personal Statement. Letter of Intent is your personal statement describing your academic training, interest in the field, and career objectives.

　　Three (3) Letters of Recommendation

　　Applicants are expected to have a master’s degree or its equivalent in a related area. An applicant is expected to have an overall graduate/master’s GPA of 3.2 and 3.0 in the last 60 hours of undergraduate study. Students from academic backgrounds other than Family and Child Studies are also encouraged to apply.

　　 Graduate TOEFL  (internet-based) - 79. Graduate TOEFL (paper-based) - 550. Graduate IELTS - 6.5.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

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