Issues related to graduate education in family science, especially at
the doctoral level, are explored in this article. Using Boyer's 4 type
s of scholarship (i.e., discovery, integration, application, teaching)
as a framework, we discuss the competencies family scientists should
have, as well as the experiences necessary to help students acquire th
em. We propose ideas for a core curriculum for family science doctoral
study. Controversies and unresolved issues are identified, and the tr
aining of family scientists for the future is examined.