Human Sciences (PhD) - Global Family Health and Wellbeing

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Description

The doctoral program in Global Family Health and Wellbeing prepares doctoral-level professionals to:

Improve outcomes for families around the world through scholarship, research, outreach, and advances in clinical practice; and
Advance international perspectives of family, couple and individual health and well being (including physical, emotional, psychological and relational health)

Graduate Chair

Rochelle Dalla
402-472-2957
rdalla1@unl.edu

Support Staff

Natalie Thompson
402-472-2957
nthompson12@unl.edu

Application for Admission with $50 non-refundable application fee.
Transcripts (unofficial): Uploaded as part of application form.
_{If International: Uploads must include all college- or university-level transcripts or mark sheets (records of courses and marks earned), with certiﬁcates, diplomas, and degrees plus certiﬁed English translations.}

_{After admission: Official documents are required from all students who are admitted and enroll. Photocopies of certiﬁed records are not acceptable. International students enrolled in other U.S. institutions may have certiﬁed copies of all foreign records sent directly to the Office of Graduate Studies by their current school’s registrar office.}
If applicant’s native language is not English, verification of English proficiency is required.
_{When sending TOEFL scores, our institution code is 6877 and a department code is not needed.}
If applicant is not a US citizen and expects an F or J visa: financial information.
Applicants must also fulfill any additional requirements the department specifies at the time of application.

GRE (optional)
Resume/CV
Personal Statement
Writing Sample
Three Letters of Recommendation: Ensure that at least one reference letter is academic (e.g., instructor, advisor) and any non-academic letters are professional (e.g., relevant employer).