Overview

Department of Human Development and Family Science / Department of Human Development and Family Science is located in Kingston, RI, in a small setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration
Master of Science (MS)	Human development and family studies
Master of Science (MS)	Marriage and family therapy
Master of Science (MS)	College student personnel

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	23

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam https://web.uri.edu/human-development/academics/m-s-program/ Https://web.uri.edu/human-development/academics/m-s-program/
Doctoral Degrees	Entrance Exam https://web.uri.edu/chs/academics/phd-in-health-sciences/ Https://web.uri.edu/chs/academics/phd-in-health-sciences/
Other Advanced Degrees	Entrance Exam https://web.uri.edu/gerontology/graduate-certificate-in-gerontology-and-geriatrics/ Https://web.uri.edu/gerontology/graduate-certificate-in-gerontology-and-geriatrics/

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

82

Applied

25

Accepted

24

Enrolled

Applying

65

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	Https://web.uri.edu/human-development/academics/m-s-program/
Master's Degree Requirements	Https://web.uri.edu/human-development/academics/m-s-program/
Doctoral Degree Exam	Https://web.uri.edu/chs/academics/phd-in-health-sciences/
Doctoral Degree Requirements	Https://web.uri.edu/chs/academics/phd-in-health-sciences/
Additional Entrance Requirements	Https://web.uri.edu/gerontology/graduate-certificate-in-gerontology-and-geriatrics/

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Recommended
IELTS: Recommended

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	January 15
Types of financial support available	Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships

Student Body

37

Total Graduate Students

2%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	10.81%
Black or African American	2.7%
White or Caucasian	62%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	2.7%
Unknown	18.92%

Gender

Male (18%)

Female (81%)

Faculty

14

Total faculty

Full-time - 13

Part-time - 1

Male (5)

Female (9)

Location & Contact

Address 45 Upper College Rd
Kingston, RI  02881
United States

Contact Dr. Sue Adam
Chair
Email: suekadams@uri.edu
Phone: 401-874-5958

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