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University of New Mexico
PhD in Family and Child Studies
- Albuquerque, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The PhD in Family and Child Studies is designed to prepare students to conduct advanced research that can improve understanding of family dynamics, child development, and community well-being. Student...
University of Kansas
Doctor of Philosophy in Child Language
- Lawrence, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The PhD program in Child Language is designed to prepare students for careers in research, teaching, and clinical application. It emphasizes a strong foundation in language development, disorders, and...
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Florida State University - Department of Family and Child Sciences
Ph.D. in Human Science, major in Human Development and Family Science (HDFS)
- Tallahassee, USA
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
In the Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) Ph.D. program, we train students to become the next generation of scholars, university faculty, and researchers. Our graduates have successfully obtained positions of their choice in some of the nation’s leading academic institutions.
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Students who want to learn practical ways to improve the lives of children and their families may benefit from the study of child development. Through learning to assess developmental needs, scholars may learn how to promote understanding and healthy learning programs in their communities.
Requirements for the PhD program often involve the student having already obtained a Master’s degree. Additionally, a thesis or dissertation primarily consisting of original academic research must be submitted. In some countries, this work may even need to be defended in front of a panel.