{"id":24161,"date":"2024-07-11T00:33:12","date_gmt":"2024-07-11T00:33:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cehhs-wds-dev.utk.edu\/chdfs\/?page_id=24161"},"modified":"2026-07-24T09:32:34","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T13:32:34","slug":"phd-in-human-development-and-family-science","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/graduate-programs\/phd-in-human-development-and-family-science\/","title":{"rendered":"PhD in Human development and family science"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull hero__bann hero-bann__second has-orange-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide bann-second__wrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns bann-second__rw is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column hero-bann__cl bann-second__cnt is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>PhD in Human development and family science<\/strong><\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our <strong>PhD in Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) <\/strong>utilizes interdisciplinary approaches to understand and enhance the well-being of children, youth and families in diverse contexts. We strive to implement initiatives that foster community engagement, build strengths, and reflect our commitment to inclusivity and honoring systemic context.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons apply__btn is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/gradschool.utk.edu\/future-students\/office-of-graduate-admissions\/applying-to-graduate-school\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column bann-second__pic is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/07\/phd-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/07\/phd-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/07\/phd-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/07\/phd-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/07\/phd-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/07\/phd.webp 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull tab-box has-light-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide tab-box__rw is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list tab-box__list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.utk.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=57&amp;poid=36738\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/catalog.utk.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=57&amp;poid=36738\">About the Program<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#faculty\">Graduate Faculty<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#mstophd\">MS to PhD<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#faq\">FAQs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#contact\">Contact Us<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"about\" class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong>Program Mission and Objectives<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our mission is to be nationally and internationally recognized for advancing the understanding of the well-being of individuals across the lifespan and the family systems of which they are a part. We aspire to teaching, research and practices that are socially and scientifically significant. A cornerstone idea for our HDFS graduate programs is development in context, or the perspective that human development is best understood in terms of interconnections among families, neighborhoods, schools, communities, cultures, and international environments.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Doctoral students focus on:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>understanding how individuals develop and families function in their community context<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>research and scientific inquiry, preparing professionals to design and evaluate state-of-the-science scholarship, intervention, and prevention programs&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>optimal development and holistic well-being across the lifespan AND<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>engagement in productive research culminating in a doctoral dissertation.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The degree prepares professionals for careers and leadership roles in education, research, government, and nonprofit agencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncfr.org\/resources\/career-resources\/students\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn about careers in HDFS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2vw\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Degree Requirements and Courses<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our doctoral program consists of 72 hours of graduate credits, 24 of which are devoted to dissertation. Graduate courses focus primarily on family dynamics, theory and research in HDFS, and systemic context. Students in the doctoral program pursue in-depth studies of theory, advanced methods, and empirical knowledge about human development and social relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want to learn more? Attend an information session this fall! If you are interested in applying to the HDFS PhD program, please <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=2RNYUX1x3UWeypqhnAnW-cmVrSELkkpKjfD9G2IgicFUQVU3ODBDUDRST0Y5WEQzQU8yT1RKNjhaTi4u&amp;route=shorturl\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=2RNYUX1x3UWeypqhnAnW-cmVrSELkkpKjfD9G2IgicFUQVU3ODBDUDRST0Y5WEQzQU8yT1RKNjhaTi4u&amp;route=shorturl\">register<\/a> to attend a virtual information session on September 1st from 4-5 pm EST.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group fancyLinkGroup is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"fancyLink wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.utk.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=57&amp;poid=36738\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/catalog.utk.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=57&amp;poid=36738\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/graduate-programs\/admissions-criteria-and-process\/\">Admissions Criteria &amp; Process<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/08\/HDFS-Graduate-Handbook-2024-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Graduate Handbook<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"faculty\" class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Graduate Faculty Members<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/MeganHaselschwerdt_3558_ppr_1x1-WP.png\" alt=\"Megan Haselschwerdt\" class=\"wp-image-24357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/MeganHaselschwerdt_3558_ppr_1x1-WP.png 800w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/MeganHaselschwerdt_3558_ppr_1x1-WP-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/MeganHaselschwerdt_3558_ppr_1x1-WP-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/MeganHaselschwerdt_3558_ppr_1x1-WP-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/MeganHaselschwerdt_3558_ppr_1x1-WP-600x600.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a data-type=\"people\" data-id=\"23871\" href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/people\/megan-haselschwerdt\/\"><strong>Megan Haselschwerdt<\/strong><br><\/a>Associate Professor &amp; HDFS Graduate Program Director<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/ElizabethJohnson_2962_ppr_1x1-WP.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/ElizabethJohnson_2962_ppr_1x1-WP.png 800w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/ElizabethJohnson_2962_ppr_1x1-WP-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/ElizabethJohnson_2962_ppr_1x1-WP-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/ElizabethJohnson_2962_ppr_1x1-WP-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/ElizabethJohnson_2962_ppr_1x1-WP-600x600.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/people\/elizabeth-i-johnson\/\" data-type=\"people\" data-id=\"23875\"><strong>Elizabeth I. Johnson<\/strong><br><\/a>Professor<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/SpencerOlmstead_3929_ppr_1x1-WP.png\" alt=\"Spencer Olmstead\" class=\"wp-image-24361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/SpencerOlmstead_3929_ppr_1x1-WP.png 800w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/SpencerOlmstead_3929_ppr_1x1-WP-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/SpencerOlmstead_3929_ppr_1x1-WP-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/SpencerOlmstead_3929_ppr_1x1-WP-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/SpencerOlmstead_3929_ppr_1x1-WP-600x600.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a data-type=\"people\" data-id=\"23883\" href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/people\/spencer-olmstead\/\"><strong>Spencer Olmstead<\/strong><br><\/a>Professor &amp; Associate Head<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/AmyRauer_2736_ppr_1x1-WP.png\" alt=\"Amy Rauer\" class=\"wp-image-24342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/AmyRauer_2736_ppr_1x1-WP.png 800w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/AmyRauer_2736_ppr_1x1-WP-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/AmyRauer_2736_ppr_1x1-WP-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/AmyRauer_2736_ppr_1x1-WP-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/AmyRauer_2736_ppr_1x1-WP-600x600.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/people\/amy-rauer\/\" data-type=\"people\" data-id=\"23885\"><strong>Amy Rauer<\/strong><br><\/a>Professor<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:23%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/HeidiStolz_3535_ppr_1x1-WP.png\" alt=\"Heidi Stolz\" class=\"wp-image-24347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/HeidiStolz_3535_ppr_1x1-WP.png 800w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/HeidiStolz_3535_ppr_1x1-WP-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/HeidiStolz_3535_ppr_1x1-WP-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/HeidiStolz_3535_ppr_1x1-WP-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/HeidiStolz_3535_ppr_1x1-WP-600x600.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/people\/heidi-stolz\/\" data-type=\"people\" data-id=\"23889\"><strong>Heidi Stolz<\/strong><br><\/a>Professor and Undergraduate Programs Director<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:23%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/JuliaYan_4000_ppr_1x1-WP.png\" alt=\"Julia Yan\" class=\"wp-image-24354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/JuliaYan_4000_ppr_1x1-WP.png 800w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/JuliaYan_4000_ppr_1x1-WP-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/JuliaYan_4000_ppr_1x1-WP-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/JuliaYan_4000_ppr_1x1-WP-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/JuliaYan_4000_ppr_1x1-WP-600x600.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/people\/julia-yan\/\" data-type=\"people\" data-id=\"23895\"><strong>Julia Yan<\/strong><br><\/a>Assistant Professor<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"437\" height=\"454\" src=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/10\/Matt-Ogan-0828-e1759770491111.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24637\" style=\"width:329px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/10\/Matt-Ogan-0828-e1759770491111.jpg 437w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/10\/Matt-Ogan-0828-e1759770491111-289x300.jpg 289w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 437px) 100vw, 437px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/people\/matt-ogan\/\"><strong>Matt Ogan<\/strong><\/a><br>Assistant Professor<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/09\/AlexandriaOnuoha_8143_pp_ret_1x1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24625\" style=\"width:342px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/09\/AlexandriaOnuoha_8143_pp_ret_1x1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/09\/AlexandriaOnuoha_8143_pp_ret_1x1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/09\/AlexandriaOnuoha_8143_pp_ret_1x1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/people\/alexandria-onuoha\/\">Alexandria Onuoha<\/a><\/strong><br>Assistant Professor<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:23%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/09\/MenglinWei_8074_pp_ret_1x1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/09\/MenglinWei_8074_pp_ret_1x1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/09\/MenglinWei_8074_pp_ret_1x1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/09\/MenglinWei_8074_pp_ret_1x1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/people\/menglin-wei\/\"><strong>Menglin Wei-Wise<\/strong><br><\/a>Assistant Professor<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:23%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull bg-para-q_sc is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull has-parallax bg-para__pic\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#947161\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background has-parallax\" style=\"background-position:50% 50%\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns bg-para__rw is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column bg-para__cl cl-lf has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<p class=\"has-smokey-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">As an international student, I appreciated how everyone in HDFS was welcoming and supportive of diversity&nbsp;and how they best represented family sciences by cooperating with community partners and related organizations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns bg-para__cnt is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-smokey-color has-text-color\"><em>Shahad Subiani, Ph.D.,<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-smokey-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">Class of 2023<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 id=\"mstophd\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>MS to PhD Option<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Typically,&nbsp;applicants&nbsp;to the doctoral program have earned a Master\u2019s degree or are working on their Master\u2019s degree when they apply to the doctoral program. However, applicants with undergraduate degrees may also be considered for direct admission to the PhD program if they have significant undergraduate research experience relevant to human development and family science, focused research interests, and a strong academic record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students admitted without a Master\u2019s degree will complete requirements for the thesis-based Master\u2019s degree as part of their program of study. If in good standing after completing the Master\u2019s program requirements and under the recommendation of their graduate committee, these students will proceed directly into the PhD program. Applicants without a Master\u2019s degree can select the \u201cMS\u2013PhD\u201d option on their&nbsp;application. Applicants with a Master\u2019s degree should select the \u201cPhD\u201d option on their application.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"faq\" class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-accordion-toggle-accordion-toggle  root-eb-accordion-93osd\"><div class=\"eb-parent-wrapper eb-parent-eb-accordion-93osd \"><div class=\"eb-accordion-container eb-accordion-93osd\" data-accordion-type=\"accordion\" data-tab-icon=\"fas fa-angle-right\" data-expanded-icon=\"fas fa-angle-down\" data-transition-duration=\"500\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-accordion-toggle-accordion-item eb-accordion-item-xy2re eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-eb-accordion-93osd\"><span class=\"eb-accordion-icon-wrapper eb-accordion-icon-wrapper-eb-accordion-93osd\"><span class=\"fas fa-angle-right eb-accordion-icon\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-eb-accordion-93osd\"><h3 class=\"eb-accordion-title\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Are graduate assistantships available for doctoral students?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-eb-accordion-93osd\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We strive to provide graduate assistantships for 4-5 years to all PhD students unless the student is employed full-time at the University of Tennessee.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-accordion-toggle-accordion-item eb-accordion-item-vlvlp eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-eb-accordion-93osd\"><span class=\"eb-accordion-icon-wrapper eb-accordion-icon-wrapper-eb-accordion-93osd\"><span class=\"fas fa-angle-right eb-accordion-icon\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-eb-accordion-93osd\"><h3 class=\"eb-accordion-title\"><strong><strong><strong>What is the delivery format?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-eb-accordion-93osd\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The program is primarily in person with some online components. Many classes meet during the traditional business workday.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-accordion-toggle-accordion-item eb-accordion-item-40uq7 eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-eb-accordion-93osd\"><span class=\"eb-accordion-icon-wrapper eb-accordion-icon-wrapper-eb-accordion-93osd\"><span class=\"fas fa-angle-right eb-accordion-icon\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-eb-accordion-93osd\"><h3 class=\"eb-accordion-title\"><strong><strong><strong>How long does it take to complete the program?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-eb-accordion-93osd\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The PhD program is designed to be completed in either 4 or 5 years depending on whether the student enters with a master\u2019s thesis.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-accordion-toggle-accordion-item eb-accordion-item-n3x7a eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-eb-accordion-93osd\"><span class=\"eb-accordion-icon-wrapper eb-accordion-icon-wrapper-eb-accordion-93osd\"><span class=\"fas fa-angle-right eb-accordion-icon\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-eb-accordion-93osd\"><h3 class=\"eb-accordion-title\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>What is unique about the HDFS doctoral program at UTK?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-eb-accordion-93osd\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The supportive faculty in the HDFS program is a uniquely positive aspect of the program! In addition, the diversity of focus for rigorous research among faculty allows for exploration.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"contact\" class=\"wp-block-group org--stripe is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-868\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/utchildtheme.flywheelsites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/or_bg.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns cta-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact Us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Admin Program Specialist &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/people\/caitlinreed-bowers\/\" id=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/people\/caitlinreed-bowers\/\">Caitlin Reed-Bowers<\/a><br>HDFS Graduate Program Coordinator &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/people\/megan-haselschwerdt\/\">Megan Haselschwerdt<\/a>, Ph.D.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For questions regarding residency, finances, and the application portal, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/gradschool.utk.edu\/admissions\/\">Graduate Admissions<\/a>. 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