3. to provide relevant general education for all University students and the community. The Family Life PhD can be earned with a specialization in Family and Human Development or Human Environments. Admission Requirements Students accepted in good standing by the University are eligible for admission to the College of Family Life. In addition to the University requirement of 40 credits of General Education, the College of Family Life requires 9 credits of written communication. The 100-level requirement is waived if the student scores 25 or higher on the English section of the ACT Exam, receives a 3 or higher on the English Advanced Placement Exam, or scores 610 or higher on the English section of the CLEP Test.
Academic requirements vary as a function of each department's standards and policies.
It is the responsibility of the student to be informed about departmental requirements and regulations. For complete information, consult with departmental adviser. A 2.5 grade point average is required for the majors in Human Environments and in Nutrition and Food Sciences. A 2.0 overall grade point average, consistent with the University requirement for graduation, is required by the college. The number of credits required for a major will be specified by area of concentration, subject to minimum University requirements.