Social Justice is a core strength of our research-based PhD program in Family Science and Human Development. Our students learn to use a social justice perspective to understand and help strengthen diverse individuals, families, and communities through research, policy, and prevention and education programming.
Overview
Family Science and Human Development is an interdisciplinary field that teaches you how to understand individuals, families, and communities holistically. Our holistic approach incorporates research from psychology, social work, sociology, economics, history, women and gender studies, biology, and many other fields.
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Social Justice Focus
Careers of Graduates
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- Faculty in Higher Education
- Grant Writers
- Government and Non-Profit Agency Directors
- Program Administrators
- Researchers and Evaluators
- Policy Makers
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Funding Opportunities
Assistantships are available to full time students, which include stipends, full tuition and work/research component. Partial assistantships are also available to both full time and part time students. You are eligible for our assistantships when applying with our general application and no other application is required; simply check the box if you are interested in an assistantship.
Montclair State University offers financial aid, scholarships, and graduate assistantships. To obtain financial aid information, contact the Office of Student Financial Aid.
Key Program Features
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- Degree completion in four years
- Community engagement
- 48 credits
- Applied research
- Suburban campus in NYC-metro area
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Areas of Expertise
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- Contextual influences on child and adolescent development including schools, peers, and family
- Close relationships, marriage, and family interactions
- Diversity, inclusion, and resilience
- Prevention, developmental system science, and translational science
- Development across the lifespan/life-course
- Social justice
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Application Requirements
The application deadline for the Fall cohort will be January 15, 2025.
To apply online, please visit The Graduate School website.
Research & Faculty
Superior Nationally and Internationally Recognized Faculty:
Adolescent Development ● Aggression and Bullying ● African American Families ● Aging Families ● Family Transitions ● First-Generation College Students ● Immigrant Families ● Intimate Partner Violence ● LGBT-Headed Families ● Parenting ● Program Development and Evaluation ● Remarriage and Stepfamilies ● Siblings ● Substance Abuse, Depression, and Suicide
Curriculum
Our PhD program offers full- and part-time options. We are a 48-hour program with our students concentrating in human development or family science. The program offers flexibility for students and their advisory committees to create educational experiences to help students reach their academic goals. Family Science and Human Development coursework includes:
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- 12 credits in Core Courses – Conceptual Foundations
- 9 credits in Core Courses – Praxis/Application
- 9 credits in Research Techniques
- 3 credits of Electives
- 15 credits of Dissertation Research and Advisement
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Spotlight
Student Spotlight – Duane Williams
The best parts of the program in my opinion are the conversations, both difficult and interesting, that I am able to have with my peers and various faculty. One of the most important things that contributes to my learning is open and fluid conversations; these happen whether in class, over coffee or tea with faculty, or even in chat rooms created by cohort members!
Application Requirements:
The deadline to apply for the fall cohort is January 15, 2025.
To apply online, please visit The Graduate School website.
Contact Program Coordinator
- Location:
- University Hall 4144
- Email:
- phdfamily@montclair.edu