Key information
Duration
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting August 2027
- Apply before December 2026
Language
English
- TOEFL iBT: 79
- PTE Academic: 53
- IELTS: 6.5
Credits
72 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Stillwater, United States
Disciplines
Family & Consumer Science
Overview
Doctoral Human Development and Family Science students at Oklahoma State University collaborate with faculty and other graduate students on research projects, which integrate the theoretical and empirical knowledge bases of developmental science and family science and investigate key processes associated with risk and resilience.
Features
- Graduates develop into scholars who conduct high-quality basic and applied research, provide relevant instruction, develop effective interventions and contribute to the development of informed public policy that reduces risk and enhances resilience within individuals and among families across cultures and generations.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Lifespan Development and Family Theory
- Thesis or thesis equivalent project
- Research Methods
- Statistics and Analysis
- Committee Approved Elective Courses
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 79
- PTE Academic: 53
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Graduate College application
- Official academic transcripts (3.0 minimum GPA) for each university attended (even if only one course taken)
- Three letters of recommendation
- Resume/Curriculum Vita
- Professional Statement: 2-3 double-spaced pages;
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Applies to you, Non-residents): 29,324 AUD / year ≈ 20,786 USD / year
- Out-of-State: 25,238 AUD / year ≈ 17,890 USD / year
- Domestic (Applies to you, In-State): 10,651 AUD / year ≈ 7,550 USD / year
Living costs
Stillwater, United States
1,270-1,975 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
