About the course
The Doctor of Philosophy in Family and Consumer Sciences Education (FCSE) prepares individuals for faculty positions in higher education and other professional leadership roles. The Ph.D. requires a minimum of 60 semester hours, exclusive of dissertation. Admission to the FCSE doctoral program requires a master’s degree from an accredited institution. The FCSE doctoral program can be completed either on the Lubbock campus or at a distance. Both options require students to attend a two-day, face-to-face orientation at the beginning of the program. Additionally, distance students are required to defend their dissertations on campus. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships
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Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available
How to apply
Entry requirements for Texas Tech University
Résumé (current contact information, summary of educational and professional background, names and contact information for three individuals sending letters of reference)
Written statement of professional interest and intent indicating interest in and unique contributions to FCSE doctoral program
Writing sample
Three letters of recommendation addressing professional background, academic performance, and potential for success in a doctoral program
Official transcripts (include all institutions attended)
79 (internet-based version). The TOEFL score must be received directly from the Educational Testing Service , International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) – The minimum IELTS required score is an overall band score of 6.5 on the Academic version. TOEFL score of at least 213 (computer) or 550 (written) for students for whom English is a foreign language.
English language requirements
6.5
Overall IELTS band score
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TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0
Application deadline:
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Further information
Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Texas Tech University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.
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