Montclair State University PhD in Family Science & Human Development

PhD program in Family Studies The Ph.D. The, multidisciplinary nature of Family Studies makes 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

05/25/2026

05/20/2026

Congratulations to our doctoral student, Morgan Tamayo, on her publication for the Center for Parent and Teen Communication.

How a Community Can Impact a Teen Rural Appalachia is full of strong families, caring adults, and communities that raise their children together.

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05/12/2026

The Family Science and Human Development PhD Program would like to congratulate the following students on their graduation!

-Dr. Yanira Amadeo; Chair: Dr. Pauline Garcia-Reid

-Dr. Julie Chowdhury; Chair: Dr. Jason Williams

-Dr. Elaine Les; Chair: Dr. Jennifer Urban

-Dr. Sabrina Magliulo; Chair: Dr. Pauline Garcia-Reid

-Dr. Yasmine Perry; Chair: Dr. Miriam Linver

-Dr. Melissa Screven; Chair: Dr. David Schwarzer

-Dr. Erin Veloso; Chair: Dr. David Schwarzer

We are greatly proud of you all! Best of luck in your future endeavors!

05/05/2026

This week is Teacher Appreciation Week! We thank all of our doctoral faculty professors for all that they do!

05/01/2026

The Family Science and Human Development Department is exceptionally proud to congratulate our SEVEN new PhDs who successfully defended their doctoral dissertations this spring! They have worked diligently to reach this academic and professional milestone, and we are excited to watch them continue to have a profound impact on our communities!

Dr. Yanira Amadeo - Catalysts of Change: Exploring the Influence of Alumni Philanthropists of Color on Diverse Families and Student Achievement at Hispanic Serving Institutions
Committee Chair: Dr. Pauline Garcia-Reid

Dr. Julie Chowdhury - Navigating Reentry: A Life Course Inquiry into the Structural and Personal Dimensions among Returning Citizens
Committee Chair: Dr. Jason Williams

Dr. Elaine Les - Exploring the Role of Technology in Character Development Using a Relational Developmental Systems Metatheory Perspective
Committee Chair: Dr. Jennifer Urban

Dr. Sabrina Magliulo - Through the Eyes of Alumni: The Transformative Power of EOF for Students from Racially/Ethnically and Economically Marginalized Backgrounds
Committee Chair: Dr. Pauline Garcia-Reid

Dr. Yasmine Perry - Examining Dimensions and Patterns of Arts Participation in Relation to Positive Youth Development Outcomes across Socioeconomic Contexts
Committee Chair: Dr. Miriam Linver

Dr. Melissa Screven - Translingualism in Multilingual Contexts with Latinx Sign Language Interpreters: An Intersectional-PVEST Intervention Case Study
Committee Chair: Dr. David Schwarzer

Dr. Erin Veloso - The New Family Literacy Intervention and Its Impacts on Multilingual Parents Literacy Practices
Committee Chair: Dr. David Schwarzer

04/19/2026

The Family Science & Human Development PhD program would like to congratulate Dr. Melissa Screven on her defense, “Exploring Latinx Translingual Experiences Across Signed and Spoken Language Varieties: A PVEST + Intervention Case Study”. We are greatly proud of you Dr. Screven!

04/18/2026

The Family Science & Human Development PhD Program would like to congratulate Dr. Julie Chowdhury on her defense, “Navigating Reentry: A Life Course Inquiry into the Structural and Personal Dimensions Among Returning Citizens.” We are greatly proud of you
Dr. Chowdhury!

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