Montclair State University PhD in Family Science & Human Development

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Montclair State University PhD in Family Science & Human Development FSHD PhD is rooted in a social justice approach to understand individuals, families and communities! 👫🏠 The Ph.D.

Family Science & Human Development is a multi- and interdisciplinary field, drawing on a range of social science disciplines including sociology, social work, education, gerontology, and community and developmental psychology. program considers family life within larger socio-cultural contexts and explores how issues of power, privilege, and social justice interact to differentially impact family configurations. Students come from a variety of fields including family studies, human development, education, social work, human services, psychology, disability and rehabilitation services, gerontology, and sociology. Family Studies scholars focus on the strengths and challenges of family life, researching a diverse range of issues, and seeking solutions to improve conditions for families worldwide. The, multidisciplinary nature of Family Studies makes Ph.D. graduates very attractive to employers in higher education, government, and nonprofit and private sectors. Graduates of the program will be prepared to pursue a wide range of professional opportunities as faculty members in colleges and universities, program administrators, researchers and evaluators, policymakers, and positions in organizations focusing on children, youth, adults, older adults, and families.

Last Monday, we hosted our, “Crash a Class” event! It was great to connect with faculty and students! Thank you to all t...
10/12/2026

Last Monday, we hosted our, “Crash a Class” event! It was great to connect with faculty and students! Thank you to all that attended!

10/12/2026

Registration is coming! Have you met with your academic advisor yet?

09/22/2026
The FSHD PhD Program would like to congratulate Dr. Jason Williams, Dr. Krystle Davis (Alumni), Dr. Julie Chowdhury (Alu...
09/22/2026

The FSHD PhD Program would like to congratulate Dr. Jason Williams, Dr. Krystle Davis (Alumni), Dr. Julie Chowdhury (Alumni) and Erin Scott (Doctoral Candidate) on the publishing of two articles. We are greatly proud of you all!

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/00328855261485561

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10911359.2026.2737243

Black men in the United States face disproportionate exposure to community violence, overrepresentation in the criminal justice system, and significant barriers to mental health care. These dispari...

The Family Science & Human Development PhD New Student Orientation was held on August 28th! We are welcoming six new stu...
08/31/2026

The Family Science & Human Development PhD New Student Orientation was held on August 28th! We are welcoming six new students this year. In this this cohort, four countries are being represented. This includes Pakistan, Ghana, Peru and Korea! We wish all our new students great success in the program!

Donna Meeker-O’Rourke’s achievement was highlighted by Dean Werner-Wilson on Instagram! Keep up the good work Donna!
08/27/2026

Donna Meeker-O’Rourke’s achievement was highlighted by Dean Werner-Wilson on Instagram! Keep up the good work Donna!

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