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Family Studies,  Ph.D.

Degree Program: Family Studies
Degree: Ph.D.
Program Code: PHD-FS
Department: Individual, Family & Community Education
Program: Family Studies

DESCRIPTION

The conceptual framework for the Ph.D. in Family Studies is based on the link between the principles of ecology and systems theory with the study of families. The current interdisciplinary perspective assumes that family dynamics can best be understood within the multiple contexts in which they occur. With the exception of a 12-hour doctoral core, students plan an individualized program with their Committee on Studies that focuses on the area of Family Studies and which may include courses in the graduate unit as well as from other units. To be eligible for the doctoral core courses (advanced seminars in theories, research and legal, ethical and policy issues in Family Studies and Internship), students will be expected to have had graduate courses (Family Studies Master’s Core courses) or their equivalents in human growth and development, family interaction, managing family resources, multicultural issues in working with families and children, introductory statistics and a course in research methods. In addition, students must have 24 credit hours in a secondary discipline and complete 15 hours to meet the inquiry skills requirement.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Family Studies, PhD Program Requirements

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Family Studies Section from UNM Catalog
Family Studies Course Descriptions   (Subject Code: FS)
Family Studies Faculty

APPLICATION MATERIALS

Family Studies, PhD Application Instructions
Family Studies PhD Application Form
Application for Admission and Residency Info Form (both forms in same document) 
Letter of Recommendation Form (3 letters of recommendation required)
         Mailing Address for Letters of Recommendation:
              Family Studies Program
              Department of Individual, Family and Community
              MSC05-3040
              1 University of New Mexico
              Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001

CONTACT INFORMATION

Initial inquiries should be directed to:

Department of Individual, Family and Community Education
Telephone: 505-277-4535
Fax: 505-277-8361
Email: zhossain@unm.edu

Office Location

Simpson Hall, Building 66
MSC05-3040
Albuquerque, NM  87131 

 

Program Summary Page

Family Studies,  Ph.D.

Degree Program: Family Studies
Degree: Ph.D.
Program Code: PHD-FS
Department: Individual, Family & Community Education
Program: Family Studies

DESCRIPTION

The conceptual framework for the Ph.D. in Family Studies is based on the link between the principles of ecology and systems theory with the study of families. The current interdisciplinary perspective assumes that family dynamics can best be understood within the multiple contexts in which they occur. With the exception of a 12-hour doctoral core, students plan an individualized program with their Committee on Studies that focuses on the area of Family Studies and which may include courses in the graduate unit as well as from other units. To be eligible for the doctoral core courses (advanced seminars in theories, research and legal, ethical and policy issues in Family Studies and Internship), students will be expected to have had graduate courses (Family Studies Master’s Core courses) or their equivalents in human growth and development, family interaction, managing family resources, multicultural issues in working with families and children, introductory statistics and a course in research methods. In addition, students must have 24 credit hours in a secondary discipline and complete 15 hours to meet the inquiry skills requirement.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Family Studies, PhD Program Requirements

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Family Studies Section from UNM Catalog
Family Studies Course Descriptions   (Subject Code: FS)
Family Studies Faculty

APPLICATION MATERIALS

Family Studies, PhD Application Instructions
Family Studies PhD Application Form
Application for Admission and Residency Info Form (both forms in same document) 
Letter of Recommendation Form (3 letters of recommendation required)
         Mailing Address for Letters of Recommendation:
              Family Studies Program
              Department of Individual, Family and Community
              MSC05-3040
              1 University of New Mexico
              Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001

CONTACT INFORMATION

Initial inquiries should be directed to:

Department of Individual, Family and Community Education
Telephone: 505-277-4535
Fax: 505-277-8361
Email: zhossain@unm.edu

Office Location

Simpson Hall, Building 66
MSC05-3040
Albuquerque, NM  87131 

 

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