Family and Child Studies (MA) Contact Information and Application Instructions
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| College: | College of Education and Human Sciences | |||
| Department: | Individual, Family, and Community Education | Simpson Hall | (505) 277-4535 | F: (505) 277-8361 |
| Interim Chair: | Trenia Walker | tlwalker@unm.edu | (505) 277-9611 | F: (505) 277-8361 |
| Graduate Faculty Contact: | Ryan Kelly | ryankelly@unm.edu | (505) 277-4535 | F: (505) 277-8361 |
| Graduate Programs Coordinator: | Margaux Lopez | ifce@unm.edu | (505) 277-4535 | F: (505) 277-8361 |
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Application Instructions
The following information is provided to help the prospective student successfully apply for admission to the Family and Child Studies MA graduate program at the University of New Mexico. Although Graduate Studies strives to keep this information up-to-date, we still encourage you to visit the program's website to verify application instructions and required materials.
Please note: These instructions are for application to the MA program only; please click here for PhD application instructions.
International students (including non-U.S. citizens on a visa) generally must complete additional steps to apply to a graduate program at UNM. Please see the Global Education Office's International Admissions website for more information.
Application Deadline | |
| Fall Admission | February 15th |
| Spring Admission | September 15th |
Application Materials and Instructions | |
| APPLICATION CATEGORY | SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS |
| Program of Interest | Select: College of Education and Human Sciences > Individual/Family/Community Education > Family & Child Studies > MA Family & Child Studies |
| Test Scores | Not required (not applicable to this program). |
| Letter of Intent | The Letter of Intent is your personal statement describing your academic training, interest in the field, and career objectives. It must be typed, double-spaced, 10-12 pt. font, 3 pages max. |
| Writing Sample | Not required (not applicable to this program). |
| CV/Resume | Optional. No special instructions. |
| Relevant Coursework | Must have at least 18-20 credits in the behavioral science areas (e.g. anthropology, family studies, psychology, sociology). Students are expected to have an overall GPA of 3.0 or 3.0 in the last 60 hours of undergraduate study. Other admission criteria are relevant coursework and multicultural experience/education. Students from academic backgrounds other than Family & Child Studies are strongly encouraged to apply. The admission committee comprised of full-time FCS faculty independently review and rate each applicant based on the materials submitted. Following discussion of these ratings and resultant score by the faculty on the admission committee, a vote is taken to finalize admission decision for an applicant. The Department and the Office of Graduate Studies communicate the resulting decision to the applicant. |
| Special Requirements | Please complete the department-specific application and upload as part of your online application. |
| Recommendations | Three references are required. You will need to provide the names and email addresses of references in your online application. They will be sent a link from UNM/Hobson’s to complete the LOR Ratings Form and to attach a Letter of Support. Once they complete this, they will submit the documentation via the link and it will be uploaded to your online application. While letters from current or former full time faculty are desired, it is recognized that this is not always possible. Thus, it is acceptable to invite other individuals to serve as a reference. They must be professional (e.g., supervisor, colleague) and not personal references (e.g., friend, family member). Please enter your recommendation providers right away to help expedite your application. |
| Graduate Programs Coordinator | Margaux Lopez ifce@unm.edu 505-277-4535 |
Click here to visit the program website | |
