Overview

Department of Child, Youth and Family Studies / Department of Child, Youth and Family Studies is located in Lincoln, NE, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Master of Science (MS)	Youth development
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Gerontology
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Medical family therapy
Master of Science (MS)	Family and consumer sciences education
Master of Science (MS)	Family science
Master of Science (MS)	Child, youth and family studies
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Family science
Master of Science (MS)	Child development/early childhood education
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Human sciences	Child, youth and family studies
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Human sciences	Medical family therapy
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Human sciences	Gerontology
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Child development/early childhood education
Master of Science (MS)	Family financial planning
Master of Science (MS)	Marriage and family therapy
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Family and consumer sciences education

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	27

Earning Your Degree

Distance learning programs available?

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE Thesis Optional

Admissions

Applying

40

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	January 15th	January 15th	No
Spring deadline	October 1st	October 1st	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 550

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Application deadlines for financial awards	February 15
Types of financial support available	Health Care Benefits Graduate Assistantships Federal Work-Study

Student Body

76

Total Graduate Students

1%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	2.63%
Black or African American	2.63%
White or Caucasian	85%
American Indian or Alaska Native	2.63%
Asian	2.63%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Not Reported
Two or more races	Not Reported
Unknown	2.63%

Gender

Male (23%)

Female (76%)

Faculty

16

Total faculty

Full-time - 16

Part-time - 0

Male (5)

Female (11)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Marriage and family therapy, child development/early childhood education, family financial management
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 1400 R Street
Lincoln, NE  68588
United States

Contact Dr. Julie Johnson
Chair
Phone: 402-472-2957

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