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Purdue University
Overview
Purdue University / Department of Child Development and Family Studies is located in West Lafayette, IN, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Developmental studies | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Marriage and family therapy | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Marriage and family therapy | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Developmental studies | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Family studies | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Family studies |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 4 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 3 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? |
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Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test (minimum score 1000 combined verbal and quantitative) Thesis Required |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test (minimum score 1000 combined verbal and quantitative) Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
41
Applied
12
Accepted
8
Enrolled
Applying
60
Application Fee - Domestic
75
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | January 4th | January 4th | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test (minimum score 1000 combined verbal and quantitative) | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or equivalent | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test (minimum score 1000 combined verbal and quantitative) | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or equivalent |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 600 TOEFL IBT score: 90 |
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| TWE: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 4 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | January 15 |
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships |
Student Body
23
Total Graduate Students
21%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 4.35% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 4.35% |
| White or Caucasian | 60% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 4.35% |
| Unknown | 4.35% |
Gender
Male (4%)
Female (95%)
Faculty
20
Total faculty
Full-time - 19
Part-time - 1
Male (8)
Female (12)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Inclusion of children with special needs, families as learning environments, relationships in child care, work-family relations, AIDS prevention |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
West Lafayette, IN 47907
United States
United States
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