Doctoral Program in International Family and Community Studies

The doctoral program in International Family and Community Studies, based at the Institute on Family and Neighborhood Life at Clemson University, is designed to educate professionals to generate, diffuse, and apply knowledge needed to strengthen communities’ capacity for family support, meaningful participation, and strong relationships, including mutual assistance.

The program prepares graduates as (1) scholars in interdisciplinary institutes or academic departments on child and family studies, social policy studies, international studies, or community development or (2) researchers, planners, or administrators in domestic or international governmental or non-governmental agencies concerned with children, families, and/or communities.

Applications are being accepted for admission in summer 2010 to the PhD program and certificate program in International Family and Community Studies for the Academic Year 2010-11.  Both students requiring assistantships and students with funds available from other sources are welcome to apply.

Please keep checking this web site for more details regarding the program.

For more information, contact Dr. Bonnie Holaday, Graduate Program Coordinator via email (holaday@clemson.edu), phone (1.864.656.6288), or fax (1.864.656.6281).

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