The graduate program in Child Development and Family Studies at Purdue University would like to invite graduate students interested in studying adulthood and aging. Please forward the information below:
OVERVIEW
The 21st century is a period of rapid change as individuals live longer, families take different forms, work environments and retirement have shifted in nature, and adults of all ages struggle economically. The PhD program in the Department of Child Development and Family Studies at Purdue University is a leader in the study adult development. Our graduate training programs are dedicated to improving the human condition across the life course.
Faculty and graduate students in the department study important issues to improve people's lives. Research in the department is centered on these key areas:
Adult Development and Aging
Families and Health
Early Childhood Interventions
Adolescence and Young Adulthood
Diversity and Culture
Personal Relationships
Work and Family
Biobehavioral Processes
Quantitatve Methodology
Students work on research across these areas.
CDFS also is affiliated with the Dual Title PhD program in Gerontology (see Center on Aging and the Life Course: http://www.purdue.edu/aging/education/index.htm)
Graduate training in the Department of Child Development and Family Studies prepares scholars to:
- Define social, emotional, and behavioral problems relevant to children, adolescents, adults, and families
- Conduct rigorous research that informs policy and practice
- Develop interventions that support individuals and families
- Apply cutting-edge research methodologies and statistics
- Consider diversity across cultures and social contexts
- Teach at the college level
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
- Incoming students are automatically considered for Departmental assistantship appointments
- The department has a strong record of assistantship support for its new and continuing graduate students. All recent full-time students have received assistantship support
- Assistantships pay a monthly salary plus tuition and most fees
- Half-time assistantships also provide health insurance
- Graduate students in recent years have received travel support to present papers at national conferences
The application deadline is January 4 for fall semester, 2011.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND TO APPLY TO OUR PROGRAM:
Visit our web site:
To apply to the program visit Purdue University Graduate School's web page:
For other questions contact:
Becky Harshman, Graduate Program Secretary Phone: 765-494-2965
Child Development and Family Studies FAX: 765-494-0503
Purdue University Email: harshman@purdue.edu
Fowler Memorial House
1200 West State Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2055
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Karen Fingerman, PhD
Berner Hanley Professor in Gerontology
Head, Graduate Program
Child Development & Family Studies
1200 West State Street
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN 47907
email: karenf@purdue.edu
Phone: 765-496-6378
