Graduate Students
Starting a new graduate program is exciting - but it can also feel overwhelming if you don't have the information you need. To make the journey as smooth as possible, The FMSC Department has compiled a comprehensive list of resources that will prove vital as you work toward your degree. These resources range from degree requirement checklists and advice on choosing a mentor to tips on how to complete your dissertation, locate funding opportunities, and prepare for job interviews. If you have further questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at fmsc@umd.edu.
Successful Completion of the Ph.D.
- The Ph.D. Student Handbook
- Ph.D. Degree Requirements
- Ph.D. Program Checklist
- Family Science Ph.D. Course Plan
- Maternal and Child Health Ph.D. Course Plan
- Graduate Student Survival Guides
- General Graduate Student Resources
- Request for Substitution of Graduate Core Requirement
- Proposal Approval Sheet for Doctor of Philosophy Degree
- Plagiarism
- Arbitrary and Capricious Grading
- Graduate Student Ombudsman
- Additional Graduate Resources
- Progress to Degree
- Doctoral Student Exit Survey
Working with Faculty Mentors
Dissertation Resources
- Online Dissertation Resources
- Effective Strategies for Completing your Dissertation
- Dissertation Funding
- Fellowships for Minority Students
Preparing Future Faculty and Family Professionals (PFFFP)
- Preparing Future Faculty & Family Professionals (PFFFP)
- PFFFP Article
- PFFFP Fellow Requirements
- PFFFP Mentoring Report Form
Fellowships and Funding Opportunities for Graduate Students
- How to Win a Graduate Fellowship
- Fellowships
- Dissertation Funding
- Fellowships for Minority Students
- Postdoctoral Funding
Career Planning
Faculty
Working with graduate students is both rewarding and challenging. Below you will find a variety of resources to assist you in mentoring your students, preparing them for teaching and research, and keeping them on the right track to dissertation and degree completion. This section also provides an overview of national programs addressing issues in doctoral education and an article describing our department's Preparing Future Faculty program.