  {"id":5600,"date":"2025-09-11T13:43:02","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T17:43:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/?post_type=program-page&#038;p=5600"},"modified":"2026-01-28T11:53:54","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T16:53:54","slug":"phd-family-science-and-human-development","status":"publish","type":"program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/phd-family-science-and-human-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Family Science and Human Development"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='program-hero'><div class='top-part'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><div class='content-area'><h1 id=\"content-start\">Family Science and Human Development<\/h1><p class=\"program-info\"><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?degree_type=phd\">PhD<\/a> &bull; <a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?program_type=doctoral\">Doctoral<\/a><\/p><div class='image-holder'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/100316_fshd-phd-hero.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/100316_fshd-phd-hero.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Two students converse over notes in a collaborative workspace\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='bottom-part'><div class='wrapper'><div class='content-area'>\n<p>Advance research, shape policy and strengthen families and communities. The PhD in Family Science and Human Development at 糖心vlog prepares you to become a leader in research, policy and higher education.<\/p>\n<p>This 48-credit program takes an interdisciplinary approach, drawing from psychology, sociology, social work, economics, gender studies and biology to understand individuals, families and communities holistically.<\/p>\n<p>With the option to focus on Family Science or Human Development, you\u2019ll gain expertise through core coursework, applied research, community engagement and dissertation advice. You\u2019ll work with nationally and internationally recognized faculty who mentor you in both research and career development.<\/p>\n<p>Graduates are prepared for roles in higher education, government, nonprofits, research, program administration and policy-making.<\/p>\n<h2>Program Highlights<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>48-credit program completed in as little as four years<\/li>\n<li>Full- and part-time study options for flexibility<\/li>\n<li>Hands-on applied research with community engagement opportunities<\/li>\n<li>Mentorship from renowned faculty with global expertise in a variety of fields<\/li>\n<li>Career pathways in academia, research, policy, and nonprofit leadership<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Shape the future of families and communities with a PhD in Family Science and Human Development from 糖心vlog.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.montclair.edu\/programs\/family-science-and-human-dev-phd\/\">See the curriculum.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/graduate.montclair.edu\/apply\/\">Apply Now<\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/graduate.montclair.edu\/register\/grad-inquiry\">Request Info<\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/FSHD-PhD-Program-Manual-Fall-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Student Handbook<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><aside><p><strong>Program Format<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?modality=in-person\">In-person<\/a><\/p><p><strong>College or School<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?college=cchl\">College for Community Health<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Area of Study<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?area_of_study=family-research-human-development\">Family Research, Human Development<\/a>; <a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?area_of_study=health-medicine-and-the-sciences\">Health, Medicine and the Sciences<\/a>; <a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?area_of_study=public-service-and-the-humanities\">Public Service and the Humanities<\/a><\/p><p><span class='prpl-button full-width'><a href=\"https:\/\/graduate.montclair.edu\/portal\/graduate-events\">Upcoming Admissions Events<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/aside><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Admission Requirements<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Applicants with non-U.S. degrees: Please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/graduate\/how-to-apply\/international-applicants\/\">international applicants page<\/a> to review U.S. degree equivalency information.<\/li>\n<li>Admissions criteria to be considered for the doctoral program include a master&#8217;s degree in a related field and a strong record in previous academic work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Application Checklist<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Application Deadline<\/strong>: January 15th of each calendar year (Fall Admissions Only)<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Deposit Required: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/graduate\/commit\/\">An enrollment deposit<\/a> is required upon admission and will be applied to your first semester\u2019s tuition.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Online Application<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/graduate.montclair.edu\/apply\/\">Submit application<\/a> and $60 non-refundable fee (or waiver if applicable).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transcript<\/strong>: One from each college attended.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Essays\/Personal Statement<\/strong>: Two.\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Personal Statement:<\/strong> Briefly describe your current scholarly interests (i.e., what would you like to develop expertise in during your time in the program) and your likely long-term professional\/career goals.\n<ul>\n<li>Why you are interested in the discipline of Family Science and Human Development (FSHD), generally, and 糖心vlog&#8217;s FSHD PhD program, specifically.<\/li>\n<li>How your prior experiences (i.e., life, educational, and\/or work) have prepared you to be a doctoral student.<\/li>\n<li>Indicate up to three faculty with whom you are interested in working and explain why they would be a potential good scholarly mentor for you. *Please refer to the following website for a list of faculty in the Family Science and Human Development PhD program.<\/li>\n<li>Please feel free to share anything else that you believe is important for us to know about your application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Scholarly Writing Sample<\/strong>: Please submit a document you wrote alone or took the lead in writing. For example: a literature review, an honor&#8217;s thesis; or a manuscript published, accepted for publication, or submitted for publication. If you do not have a scientific writing sample, please write a 3-4 page (double-spaced) literature review, incorporating citations from the scientific literature, on a topic related to family science that you are interested in pursuing as part of your graduate studies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Letters of Recommendation<\/strong>: Two; ideally from former professors and\/or those with a doctoral degree.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Resume<\/strong>: Required.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Standardized Test Scores<\/strong>: GRE not required.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Featured Faculty<\/h2>\n<p class='a11y-label'><!-- fetch new: 883.69 ms --><!-- decode:  0.31 ms --><!-- output:  0.09 ms --><\/p><ul class=\"profile-grid\"><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"Ashley Ermer profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/9247\/user\/0801224819ashleyermer.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/9247\/user\/0801224819ashleyermer.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~ermera\">Ashley Ermer<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Associate Professor<\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:ermera@montclair.edu\">ermera@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"Pauline Garcia-Reid profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/467\/user\/img6764.000.jpeg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/467\/user\/img6764.000.jpeg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~garciareidp\">Pauline Garcia-Reid<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Professor<\/span><span class=\"phone\"><a class=\"a11y-phone-number\" href=\"tel:973-655-6846\">973-655-6846<\/a><\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:garciareidp@montclair.edu\">garciareidp@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"no-photo\"><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~leech\">Chih-Yuan Lee<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Professor<\/span><span class=\"phone\"><a class=\"a11y-phone-number\" href=\"tel:973-655-4371\">973-655-4371<\/a><\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:leech@montclair.edu\">leech@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"Miriam Linver profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/213\/user\/miriam2of2.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/213\/user\/miriam2of2.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~linverm\">Miriam Linver<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Professor<\/span><span class=\"phone\"><a class=\"a11y-phone-number\" href=\"tel:973-655-6841\">973-655-6841<\/a><\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:linverm@montclair.edu\">linverm@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"Robert Reid profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/1101\/user\/resizedaragonaic6880c6bf7064ac8a6e3a5517fcf292c860710035553609.jpeg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/1101\/user\/resizedaragonaic6880c6bf7064ac8a6e3a5517fcf292c860710035553609.jpeg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~reidr\">Robert Reid<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Professor<\/span><span class=\"phone\"><a class=\"a11y-phone-number\" href=\"tel:973-655-7862\">973-655-7862<\/a><\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:reidr@montclair.edu\">reidr@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"no-photo\"><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~stewartp\">Pearl Stewart<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Associate Professor<\/span><span class=\"phone\"><a class=\"a11y-phone-number\" href=\"tel:973-655-6840\">973-655-6840<\/a><\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:stewartp@montclair.edu\">stewartp@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"Jennifer Urban profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/2256\/user\/jurbanfinal12of12.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/2256\/user\/jurbanfinal12of12.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~urbanj\">Jennifer Urban<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Professor<\/span><span class=\"phone\"><a class=\"a11y-phone-number\" href=\"tel:973-655-6884\">973-655-6884<\/a><\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:urbanj@montclair.edu\">urbanj@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"Brad van Eeden-Moorefield profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/5034\/user\/2.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/5034\/user\/2.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~vaneedenmobr\">Brad van Eeden-Moorefield<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Professor<\/span><span class=\"phone\"><a class=\"a11y-phone-number\" href=\"tel:973-655-4440\">973-655-4440<\/a><\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:vaneedenmobr@montclair.edu\">vaneedenmobr@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"David Schwarzer profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/2004\/user\/pic1.jpeg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/2004\/user\/pic1.jpeg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~schwarzerd\">David Schwarzer<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Professor<\/span><span class=\"phone\"><a class=\"a11y-phone-number\" href=\"tel:973-655-4446\">973-655-4446<\/a><\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:schwarzerd@montclair.edu\">schwarzerd@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"Jason Williams profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/8021\/user\/jasonwheadshot.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/8021\/user\/jasonwheadshot.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~williamsjas\">Jason Williams<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Professor<\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:williamsjas@montclair.edu\">williamsjas@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"Brad Forenza profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/6471\/user\/bfmsu.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/6471\/user\/bfmsu.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~forenzab\">Brad Forenza<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Associate Professor<\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:forenzab@montclair.edu\">forenzab@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>See What Our Students Say!<\/h2>\n<div class='program-testimonial no-image'><div class='content-panel'>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cThe best parts of the program are the conversations, both difficult and interesting, that I am able to have with my peers and faculty. One of the most important things that contributes to my learning is open and fluid conversations.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Duane Williams, PhD &#8217;23<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Program: PhD in Family Science and Human Development<br \/>\nCareer: Higher Education<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"program-contact-band\"><div class=\"background-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<h2>Questions? We&#8217;re Here to Help.<\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re interested in applying for this program, please contact the Office of Graduate Admissions.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"contact-card-holder\"><div class=\"contact-card\"><div class=\"narrative\"><p class=\"name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/graduate\/\">Office of Graduate Admissions<\/a><\/p>Get guidance on every step of the application process, from admission requirements and deadlines to transcripts, test scores and next steps toward enrollment. The Office of Graduate Admissions provides the information and resources needed to put forward a strong application.<\/div><div class=\"details\"><ul class=\"contact-list\"><li><svg title=\"envelope icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 64l512 0 0 80L256 320 0 144 0 64zM0 448L0 182.8 237.9 346.4 256 358.8l18.1-12.5L512 182.8 512 448 0 448z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"mailto:graduate@montclair.edu\">graduate@montclair.edu<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"phone icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M164.9 24.6c-7.7-18.6-28-28.5-47.4-23.2l-88 24C12.1 30.2 0 46 0 64C0 311.4 200.6 512 448 512c18 0 33.8-12.1 38.6-29.5l24-88c5.3-19.4-4.6-39.7-23.2-47.4l-96-40c-16.3-6.8-35.2-2.1-46.3 11.6L304.7 368C234.3 334.7 177.3 277.7 144 207.3L193.3 167c13.7-11.2 18.4-30 11.6-46.3l-40-96z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"tel:973-655-5147\">973-655-5147<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"map icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M215.7 499.2C267 435 384 279.4 384 192C384 86 298 0 192 0S0 86 0 192c0 87.4 117 243 168.3 307.2c12.3 15.3 35.1 15.3 47.4 0zM192 128a64 64 0 1 1 0 128 64 64 0 1 1 0-128z\"><\/path><\/svg>The Graduate School, 4th Floor<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"contact-card\"><div class=\"narrative\"><p class=\"name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/profilepages\/view_profile.php?username=leech\">Doctoral Program Director: Dr. Chih-Yuan Steven Lee<\/a><\/p>Get detailed information about the program itself\u2014from curriculum and faculty expertise to research, internships and career outcomes. 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