Doctor of Philosophy in Human Ecology - Children, Youth and Families

The University of Alberta is the only university in Canada offering a PhD in Human Ecology. It has a long and proud history as an academic discipline and remains tremendously relevant for today's multiple challenges in our daily lives. Family Science faculty specialize in family theory, and family policy and practice across many dimensions including parent-child relationships, work-family integration, family poverty and marginalized youth and families. In conducting research about family dynamics, and working with government and community partners, the broad aim of the research programs is to enhance the well-being of children, youth and families across the life course.

For the PhD program the Department's minimum admission requirements are a thesis-based master's degree with an admission GPA of at least 3.0 on the 4- point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution. The admission GPA will be calculated on the last 60 units of graded coursework completed, or on the equivalent of the last two years of full-time graded coursework. Applicants to all programs are also required to submit

Curriculum Vitae
Statement of Goals and Objectives Form, available under Admission Process on the Department Website
three letters of reference from individuals knowledgeable about their academic and research capabilities
PhD applicants must also submit a writing sample

a minimum TOEFL score of 92 (Internet-based) or equivalent.
a minimum IELTS overall band score of 6.5.