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9 Family Psychology PhD Degree Programs
University of Kentucky
Family Sciences, PhD
- Lexington, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The PhD program in Family Sciences is designed for individuals seeking in-depth study and research experience in family-related topics. It emphasizes developing advanced knowledge in areas like family...
University of Maryland
PhD in Family Science (FMSC)
- Adelphi, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The PhD program in Family Science (FMSC) is designed to prepare students for advanced research and scholarly positions focused on family systems, relationships, and contexts that influence individual ...
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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...
Brigham Young University
Marriage & Family Therapy (PhD)
- Provo, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The PhD in Marriage & Family Therapy program prepares students to become licensed therapists and leaders in the field. It emphasizes developing advanced clinical skills, strong research capabilities, ...
Kansas State University
Health and Human Sciences - Prevention Science in Human Development and Family Science (PHD)
- Manhattan, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Prevention Science in Human Development and Family Science (PHD) program focuses on understanding how to promote healthy development and prevent problems within families and communities. It offers...
International University For Graduate Studies - IUGS
Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy
- Portsmouth, Dominica
PhD
Part time
On-Campus
English
Marriage and Family Therapy
Florida State University - Department of Family and Child Sciences
Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy
- Tallahassee, USA
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The doctoral program in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) has a long and rich history. The program addresses family processes and empirically-supported relational interventions for today’s diverse families through the engagement in programmatic research and advanced clinical preparation.
University of Minnesota
Family Social Science Ph.D.
- Minneapolis, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Family Social Science Ph.D. program is designed to prepare students for scholarly careers focused on the complex dynamics within families and communities. It offers comprehensive training in resea...
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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Family Psychology at the PhD level delves deeply into the dynamics of familial relationships, examining how these connections shape individual and communal well-being. This rigorous program prepares you to study complex psychological theories and to contribute original research that influences both clinical practices and policies.
Through courses in family therapy, developmental psychology, and conflict resolution, you'll explore the intricacies of family dynamics and behavioral interventions. You'll gain expertise in conducting empirical research, including designing and implementing studies that address real-world family issues. Building therapeutic skills and learning advanced assessment techniques will equip you to engage critically with various family systems.
As students navigate this advanced academic landscape, they strengthen their critical thinking and research competencies while contributing to the growth of knowledge in the field. Graduates often pursue roles as clinical psychologists, university researchers, or policy advocates, impacting families and communities globally. This journey cultivates independence and fosters a comprehensive understanding of the psychological frameworks surrounding family interactions.