Doctoral Program in Child and Family Studies
M.S. in CFS • Ph.D. in CFS • Applications • Assistantships • Graduate Courses • Graduate Handbook
Students in the doctoral program pursue in-depth studies of the theory and existing empirical knowledge about child development and family relationships. A definitive characteristic of the Child and Family Studies (CFS) Ph.D. program is a focus on research and scientific inquiry. This involves learning advanced methodologies and strategies to examine basic developmental phenomena and family relationships. The CFS doctoral program also seeks to train professionals who can design and empirically evaluate sophisticated intervention and prevention programs for children, youth and families. The doctoral program in CFS consists of 96 hours of graduate credits, 24 of which are devoted to the dissertation.
Contact the Department of Child and Family Studies
1215 W. Cumberland Avenue
115 Jessie Harris Building
Knoxville, TN
37996-1912
Phone: 865-974-5316
Fax: 865-974-2742