Doctor's degree in Marriage, Family, and Human Development at Brigham Young University

 

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Doctor's Degree in Marriage, Family, and Human Development at Brigham Young University

Brigham Young University
Doctor's degree
Marriage, Family, and Human Development

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-Degree Requirements-
The graduate program is designed to
(1) address the theories, research, and practices that strengthen marriages,
(2) enhance the development of children, and
(3) unfold the characteristics of quality nurturing relationships across generations.

Typically from six to ten students are admitted each year to the program, with the proportion of MS and PhD degree candidates varying each year. The total number of students in the MFHD programs is usually between twenty-five and thirty.

For additional information about scholarships, assistantships, ongoing faculty research programs, and research facilities, go to http://mfhd.byu/graduate/.

The primary focus of doctoral study is to help students become effective educators and scholars. Many graduates find professional positions in university departments related to family studies or human development. Some find positions in community settings, research organizations, or the mass media; and others choose to work for the Church Educational System or in business settings.

The PhD degree in MFHD provides integrated and in-depth learning experiences in family studies, human development, and resource management. It also offers the opportunity to acquire expertise in a number of different aspects of the field.

Offered on the basis of competence rather than the completion of a specified number of courses, the degree usually requires a minimum 54 hours of course work and 18 dissertation hours. If students have completed study beyond their master's degree, their transcript is closely evaluated to determine if any courses or other experiences can be applied toward the doctoral program of study.

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