Ph.D. Application Deadlines and Process
Gerontology
Human Sciences (Child Development/Early Childhood Education, Family and Consumer Sciences Education, Family Science)
Human Sciences (Medical Family Therapy)
Addresses to send materials to
Application Process/Timeline
Application Deadlines:
Beginning 2009-2010, January 15 will be the only application deadline.
Application Process:
*Online application (Graduate Studies)
*$45 application fee (Graduate Studies)
* TWO OFFICIAL transcripts of ALL college work (Graduate Studies)
*Copies of all transcripts to the Department (Department)
*3 Letters of Recommendation (Department)
*Intent Form (Department)
*Personal statement concerning the applicant's previous education and experience; post degree goals, and how the program complements these factors. (Department)
*GRE Scores (Graduate Studies)
*TOEFL for all international students and a financial statement (Graduate Studies)
*Curriculum vitae
*Sample of applicant's writing/research (any of the following would be appropriate) (Department):
-manuscript or published article resulting from earlier research such as master's thesis
-paper given at a professional meeting
-substantial paper such as a review of literature
-grant proposal
-critique of a research article
-professional materials developed for use in one's workplace
If you are interested in financial assistance:
*Graduate Assistantship Application (if assistantship is desired, due February 1) (Department)
*Child, Youth and Family Studies Fellowship Application (coming soon) (due February 1) (Department)
HUMAN SCIENCES
(CHILD DEVELOPMENT/EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION; FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES EDUCATION; FAMILY SCIENCES)
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Application Deadlines:
Beginning 2009-2010, January 15 will be the only application deadline.
Application Process:
*Online application (Graduate Studies)
*$45 application fee (Graduate Studies)
* TWO OFFICIAL transcripts of ALL college work (Graduate Studies)
*Copies of all transcripts to the Department (Department)
*3 Letters of Recommendation (Department)
*Intent Form (Department)
*Personal statement concerning the applicant's previous education and experience; post degree goals, and how the program complements these factors. (Department)
*GRE Scores (Graduate Studies)
*TOEFL for all international students and a financial statement (Graduate Studies)
*Curriculum vitae
*Sample of applicant's writing/research (any of the following would be appropriate) (Department):
-manuscript or published article resulting from earlier research such as master's thesis
-paper given at a professional meeting
-substantial paper such as a review of literature
-grant proposal
-critique of a research article
-professional materials developed for use in one's workplace
If you are interested in financial assistance:
*Graduate Assistantship Application (if assistantship is desired, due February 1) (Department)
*Child, Youth and Family Studies Fellowship Application (coming soon) (due February 1) (Department)
All Human Science Ph.D. applicants will be interviewed as part of the application process.
HUMAN SCIENCES
(MEDICAL FAMILY THERAPY)
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Application Deadlines: (effective August 2007)
Medical Family Therapy applicants are considered only on January 15 or until available slots are filled.
Application Process:
*Online application (Graduate Studies)
*$45 application fee (Graduate Studies)
* TWO OFFICIAL transcripts of ALL college work (Graduate Studies)
*Copies of all transcripts to the Department (Department)
*3 Letters of Recommendation (Department)
*Intent Form (Department)
*Statement of Professional Goals. (Department)
*GRE Scores (Graduate Studies)
*TOEFL for all international students and a financial statement (Graduate Studies)
*Curriculum vitae
*Sample of applicant's writing/research (any of the following would be appropriate) (Department):
-manuscript or published article resulting from earlier research such as master's thesis
-paper given at a professional meeting
-substantial paper such as a review of literature
-grant proposal
-critique of a research article
-professional materials developed for use in one's workplace
If you are interested in financial assistance:
*Graduate Assistantship Application (if assistantship is desired, due February 1) (Department)
*To inquire about a graduate assistantship at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) contact Dr. Rich Bischoff.
*Child, Youth and Family Studies Fellowship Application (coming soon) (due February 1) (Department)
All Human Science Ph.D. applicants will be interviewed as part of the application process.
ADDRESSES TO SEND MATERIALS TO:
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Items marked (Graduate Studies) must be originals and sent to:
Graduate Office
1100 Seaton Hall
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln NE 68588-0619
Items marked (Department) can be sent to:
Diane Carson
Graduate Support Services
135 Mabel Lee Hall
Department of Child, Youth and Family Studies
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln NE 68588-0236
Questions regarding the application process, please contact the department at (402) 472-8209.
APPLICATION PROCESS AND TIMELINE
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When all materials are on file, the graduate committee will act on your request for admission to your selected program and will contact you regarding their decision. You will receive one of four decisions: 1)full admission, 2)full admission, but you are on a waiting list, 3) provisional admission subject to resolving deficiencies, or 4)admission denied.
It takes a minimum one month (sometimes significantly longer) for application materials to be processed by the Graduate College. As long as there is sustaining enrollment, a new set of classes will start each fall. If you are not admitted because the spaces are filled, you may renew your application for the following year. Apply early. Students are encouraged to seek admission to begin Fall semester.
