Program Overview
The Family Studies at Fairfield University is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Family Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 700 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 700 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Fairfield, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Family Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Comprehensive Examination in Family Studies
- Behavioral Statistics
- Research in Psychology
- Program Evaluation
- Lifespan Human Development
- Introduction to Marriage and Family Therapy
- Foundations of Marital and Family Therapy
- Interventions in Structural and Strategic Family Therapy
- Divorce, Single-parenting and Remarriage
- Advanced Interventions in Family Therapy
- Multicultural Issues in Counseling
- Human Sexuality and Sexual Dysfunction
- Introduction to Substance Abuse and Addictions
- Contemporary Families: Culture, Religion, Childbearing and Community
- Ethical, Legal and Professional Issues in Family Therapy
- Research in Marriage and Family Therapy
- Special Topics in Family Therapy
- Parents and Families of Children with Disabilities
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants for the M.A. in Family Studies must hold a bachelor\'s degree from a regionally accredited college or university (or the international equivalent) and give promise of meeting the standards set by the School.
Students seeking admission must submit:
- A Completed online application.
- A Non-refundable $60 Application Fee paid by credit card.
- A Professional Resume. Applicants are required to submit a current resume that includes employment and education history (submit online).
- An Admission Essay. Students should describe why they want to undertake graduate studies in Family Studies(submit online).
- Official Transcripts from all universities attended and verifying completion of an undergraduate degree. (All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an approved evaluating service.)
- Two Recommendation Forms and Letters, one of which must be, preferably, from a current employer or supervisor. The Recommendations are completed online. At the time of application you will need to provide your two Recommender\'s names and e-mail addresses.
- Participation in an Admission Interview.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 700 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 700 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 700 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 700 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Fairfield University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Fairfield University
Fairfield University
Fairfield, United States
university located in Fairfield, Connecticut
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
