Overview

The Family and Human Development program's research, teaching and service have direct meaning in the lives of children and adults and for the families and communities in which they live.

The faculty at Arizona State University share a common commitment to high-quality research that both increases the basic understanding of human and family development and has the potential to contribute to the improvement of the lives of children and families.

Career Opportunities

Graduates possess knowledge and skills necessary for promoting healthy individual and family development as they study the factors that promote successful relationships and positive outcomes for individuals, families and communities across the lifespan.

Graduates often pursue careers working with children, youth and adults in human, social and government agencies or take on leadership roles as researchers in a university, a public or privately funded agency, an industry or in government.

Career examples include:

community support program officials
government agency administrators and professionals
instructors
nonprofit organization administrators
research professionals

Programme Structure

This program has the following program outcomes:

Apply their understanding of theoretical perspectives to the field of child and family development in their final project and/or final exam.
Apply research methods, including study design, measurement, and analyses in their final exam and dissertation.
Able to implement a major independent research project that makes a unique contribution to the field of family and human development.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 120 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

85 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tempe, United States

Disciplines

Family & Consumer Science Sociology View 139 other PhDs in Sociology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have a bachelor's or master's degree, in any field, from a regionally accredited institution.

All applicants must submit:

graduate admission application and application fee
official transcripts
a resume or curriculum vitae
statement of goals relevant to the doctoral program
three letters of recommendation
proof of English proficiency

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

30348 USD / year

≈ 30348 USD / year
Out-of-State

27810 USD / year

≈ 27810 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12940 USD / year

≈ 12940 USD / year

Living costs

Tempe

United States

900 - 1350 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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