Family Studies

Program Contact

Joyce Armstrong, Ph.D.
940-898-2690
jarmstrong@twu.edu

Application Deadlines

No deadline - Rolling admission

Program is available 100% online

Admission Requirements

• Completed bachelor's degree in a relevant field from a U.S. college or university accredited by a regional accrediting agency, or an equivalent degree from a foreign college or university.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA for the last 60 semester credit hours of coursework.

 How to Apply

1. Apply for admission to the TWU Graduate School
2. Submit the following documents to HDFSC@twu.edu
   1. Curriculum Vita/Resume highlighting relevant education, experience, and employment.
   2. Two letters of recommendation from relevant, professional sources
   3. Letter of Intent/Essay that meets the following expectations: 
      1. Clearly state the reasons for pursuing a master's degree in Family Studies
      2. State your professional and educational experiences and goals
      3. Be sure that your goals align with program outcomes
      4. Indicate why you would be a good fit for this program
      5. Use professional, formal language and tone
      6. Use correct grammar, spelling, and syntax

Program Contact

Joyce Armstrong, Ph.D.
940-898-2690
jarmstrong@twu.edu

Application Deadlines

Fall admission - March 1
Spring admission - October 1
Summer admission - February 1

Admission Requirements

1. Completed master's degree in a relevant field from a U.S. college or university accredited by a regional accrediting agency, or an equivalent degree from a foreign college or university.
2. Minimum 3.35 GPA on all graduate work.

 How to apply

1. Apply for admission to the TWU Graduate School.
2. Submit the following documents to HDFSC@twu.edu 
   1. Curriculum Vita/Resume highlighting relevant education, experience, and employment
   2. Three letters of recommendation from relevant professional or academic sources
   3. Letter of Intent that meets the following expectations:
      1. Clearly state the reason for pursuing a Ph.D. in Family Studies
      2. State your professional and educational experiences and goals
      3. Be sure that your goals align with program outcomes
      4. Indicate why you would be a good fit for this program
      5. Use professional, formal language and tone
      6. Use correct grammar, spelling, and syntax
3. Participation in an admissions interview and complete an on-site writing sample