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Family Science, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

University of Maryland, College Park
Maryland , United States
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Degree
PhD
Major
Child Development | Family Medicine | Social Work and Counselling
Area of study
Social Sciences | Health
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
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Program Overview

Family Science, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Family Science is a comprehensive program designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and research skills in the field of family science.


Program Requirements

All Ph.D. students must complete foundation coursework required for a master's degree in Family Science. At the discretion of the Department's Graduate Committee, students entering the Ph.D. program with a master's degree in a related discipline may make up deficiencies in coursework through classes taken at the beginning of the program. Students admitted full-time to the Ph.D. program post-master's can complete this program within three years, but typically finish within four years. Doctoral students must complete 56 credits beyond the master's degree.


Advance to Candidacy

In addition to the course requirements below, students must also complete a research internship paper (FMSC 689) and pass a qualifying exam in order to advance to candidacy.


Post-Candidacy

Complete at least 12 credits of FMSC899 Doctoral Dissertation Research and successfully defend and submit an original dissertation.


Course List

  • Required courses:
    • FMSC601: Doctoral Seminar in the Process of Inquiry (1 credit)
    • FMSC606: Ethnic Families and Health Disparities (3 credits)
    • FMSC660: Program Planning and Evaluation in Family Science (3 credits)
    • FMSC689: Research Internship (3 credits)
    • FMSC750: Family and Health Policy (3 credits)
    • FMSC780: Qualitative Methods in Family and Health Research (3 credits)
    • FMSC810: Theory in Family Systems and Family Health (3 credits)
    • FMSC820: Advanced Quantitative Methods in Family and Health Research (3 credits)
    • FMSC850: Maternal & Child Health Epidemiology (3 credits)
    • FMSC879: Preparing Future Faculty and Professionals Seminar (4 credits)
    • EDMS646: General Linear Models I (3 credits)
    • EDMS651: General Linear Models II (3 credits)
    • or EDMS645: Quantitative Research Methods I
    • SPHL600: Foundations of Public Health (3 credits)
  • Electives approved by Director of Graduate Studies (6 credits)
  • Doctoral Dissertation Research Requirements:
    • FMSC899: Doctoral Dissertation Research (12 credits)
  • Total Credits: 56

Program Details

The Ph.D. in Family Science is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the field, including research methods, theoretical foundations, and practical applications. The program is tailored to meet the needs of students who wish to pursue careers in academia, research, or professional practice. With a strong focus on research and scholarship, the program prepares students to make significant contributions to the field of family science.


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