The Department seeks students who are imaginative, intelligent, and highly motivated men and women with a desire for challenge, a commitment to excellence, and a well-developed sense of social responsibility.
Most applicants have degrees in the applied behavioral or social sciences.
Computer literacy is essential. We are fortunate to attract gifted students who are concerned about social and ethical issues and who view their future profession in a broad context. A minimum total cumulative score of 1000 on the Verbal and Quantitative portions of the Graduate Record Exam is required. A small number of students who do not meet these requirements, but have proven potential, may be accepted provisionally on probation. The Family Studies Ph.D. program considers applicants from students with a Master's or Bachelor's degree in family studies or a related discipline.