Overview

About the program

The Human Development and Family Sciences program at the University of Delaware emphasizes risk and resilience, multi-cultural issues, disabilities, and prevention and intervention. The focus is on applying theory and research to practice as they relate to human development and family systems.

Course work is designed to provide a strong background in the theoretical and empirical knowledge of family sciences, human development and research methods. Training in applied research and service learning experiences are integrated into the curriculum.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theories of Human Development
Human Development in Life Span Perspective
Research Issues and Designs
Statistical Inference
Regression and Structural Equation Modeling
Qualitative or Quantitative Methods
Family Studies: Empirical and Theoretical Perspectives
Family Studies: Analysis and Critical Issues

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

72 SCH

or 42 if entering with a master's

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newark, United States

Disciplines

Family & Consumer Science Sociology View 27 other PhDs in Family & Consumer Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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100

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Transcripts of all previous academic work: Undergraduate cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 with a major GPA of at least 3.25; Graduate cumulative GPA of at least 3.5
Three letters of reference;
A personal statement essay that demonstrates alignment between the candidate’s statement of objectives and interests and the department’s capacity and available mentors;
All candidates must participate in an interview.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16070 USD / year

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Out-of-State

16070 USD / year

≈ 16070 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16070 USD / year

≈ 16070 USD / year

Living costs

Newark

United States

990 - 1700 USD / month

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Overview

About the program

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Newark

Funding

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