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Family Sciences PhD

5 Years On Campus Phd Program

University of Kentucky

Program Overview

The family sciences doctoral (Ph.D.) program is a research-based curriculum that provides a strong foundation in theory, research methods, and statistics. We also provide all doctoral students with teaching opportunities. The curriculum is competency based, but minimal coursework requirements include 20 credit hours of foundational courses (if not taken in master s program), 9 credit hours of research methods and theory, 9 credit hours of statistics, 7 credit hours of professional development, and 15 credit hours in a specialization area.

Program Key Stats

$31400 (Annual cost)



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Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

A baccalaureate degree transcript, Test scores: TOEFL score is 550 (paper-based) 213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based), IELTS score is 6.5, GRE, GMAT, CV, Personal Statement, Writing sample, Letter of recommendation

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