IX. Graduate Programs

Family Relations and Applied Nutrition

PhD Program

Applied Human Nutrition

The PhD in Applied Human Nutrition is a three-year (9 semester) program with a strong research focus involving biological, epidemiological and/or social-science perspectives. Each student works closely with an advisory committee in developing an individualized program of study that provides depth and addresses the student's specific research and professional goals.

Family Relations and Human Development

The PhD in Family Relations and Human Development is a three-year (9 semester) program with a strong research focus. Each student works closely with an advisory committee to develop an individualized program of study that provides depth and addresses the student's specific research and professional goals. Building on core theory and methodology courses, students choose from professional and applied courses as well as courses on specialized topics. The program has particular strengths in the following areas: child and adolescent development, parent-child and family relations, human sexuality, culture and acculturation, adult development and gerontology, evidence-based practice, well-being, and social policy.

Admission Requirements

Applied Human Nutrition

Students applying to the PhD program in Applied Human Nutrition should have an MSc degree (or in progress) in human nutrition or a closely related field. A master's thesis is normally required for admission. These requirements may be in progress at the time of application.

Family Relations and Human Development

Students applying to the PhD program in Family Relations and Human Development should have an MSc degree (or in progress) in Family Relations and Human Development or a closely related degree program (e.g., human development, gerontology, psychology, sociology, couple and family therapy, social work). A master's thesis is normally required for admission.

Students enrolled in the MSc in Applied Human Nutrition or Family Relations and Human Development program are not automatically considered for the respective PhD program; a formal application is required for those wishing admission. All applications are evaluated with reference to academic, research, and professional experience with particular emphasis on research background and potential.

Degree Requirements

Applied Human Nutrition

PhD students in Applied Human Nutrition are required to take a minimum of 3.75 credits that build a foundation for their research and/or practice:

FRAN*6000 [0.50] Research Methods
FRAN*6010 [0.50] Applied Statistics
FRAN*6020 [0.50] Qualitative Methods
FRAN*6440 [0.50] Applied Factor Analysis & Structural Equation Modelling
FRAN*6510 [0.50] Nutrition in the Community
FRAN*6610 [0.50] Advances in Clinical Nutrition/Assessment I
FRAN*6620 [0.50] Nutritional Epidemiology
FRAN*6550 [0.25] Research Seminar

These required courses and any additional course work will be chosen in consultation with the student's advisor and committee and will depend upon the availability of offerings in the co-operating departments and schools.

The student's selection of elective courses is primarily determined by research specialization. Each of the emphases indicates some broad areas of research that reflect current faculty interests and is intended to help students define an area of research and study.

Family Relations and Human Development

PhD students in Family Relations and Human Development are required to take a minimum of 3.25 credits that build a foundation for their research and/or practice:

FRAN*6000 [0.50] Research Methods
FRAN*6010 [0.50] Applied Statistics
FRAN*6020 [0.50] Qualitative Methods
FRAN*6440 [0.50] Applied Factor Analysis & Structural Equation Modelling
FRAN*6340 [0.50] Interdisciplinary Perspectives in Family Relations and Human Development
FRAN*6280 [0.50] Theorizing in Family Relations and Human Development
FRAN*6330 [0.25] Research Seminar

Most students take additional elective graduate courses related to their program of study. The student's selection of elective courses is primarily determined by research specialization. Each student works closely with an advisory committee in developing an individualized program of study by selecting courses that not only provide for interdisciplinary breadth but also address the student's specific research and professional goals. Each of the emphases also indicates areas of research that reflect current faculty interests and is intended to help students define an area of research and study.

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