Human Sciences: Human Development and Family Science, PhD
Requirements for Students Matriculating in or before Academic Year 2020-2021. Learn more about Graduate College Academic Regulation 7.0.
Total Hours: 60 Hours (Beyond the Master's Degree)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisites | ||
| Lifespan Development | ||
| Issues in Family Science | ||
12 credit hours of Master's level research methods/statistics courses | ||
Thesis equivalency project for students without a MS thesis | ||
| Degree Core | ||
| Required Courses | ||
| Theoretical and Research Foundations in Human Development and Family Science | ||
| HDFS 5523 | Family Theory | 3 |
| HDFS 6123 | Risk and Resilience in Human Development and Family Science | 3 |
| HDFS 6523 | Advanced Theory in Human Development and Family Science | 3 |
| HDFS 6283 | Seminar in Human Development and Family Science | 3 |
| HDFS 5750 | Seminar in Human Development and Family Science | 6 |
| Professional Development | ||
| HDFS 6113 | Professional Development in HDFS | 3 |
| HDFS 6112 | Teaching Seminar in Human Development and Family Science 2 | 2 |
| HDFS 6121 | Teaching Practicum in Human Development and Family Science 2 | 1 |
| HDFS 5413 | Adult Development and Aging | 3 |
| Human Sciences | ||
| HS 6993 | Graduate Seminar in Human Sciences | 3 |
| Research Methods and Statistics | ||
| HDFS 6133 | Advanced Research Methods in Human Development and Family Science | 3 |
| HDFS 6190 | Research Internship | 6 |
| Hours Subtotal | 39 | |
| Two 3-hour courses in advanced statistics or qualitative/quantitative research methods (6 semester-hour minimum) | ||
| Select one of the following tracks: | 6 | |
| Quantitative Track | ||
| Structural Equation Modeling for HDFS Applications 1 | ||
or MGMT 6553 | Advanced Methods in Management Research III | |
| Multilevel Modeling for HDFS Applications (Or PSYC grad course in multilevel modeling) 1 | ||
| Applied Multivariate Research in Behavioral Studies 1 | ||
or PSYC 5620 | Seminar in Psychology | |
or MKTG 6413 | Advanced Marketing Research | |
| Program Evaluation | ||
| Qualitative Track | ||
| Theoretical Foundations of Inquiry | ||
| Qualitative Research I | ||
| Qualitative Research II | ||
| Qualitative Research Methods | ||
| Hours Subtotal | 6 | |
| Dissertation | ||
| HDFS 6000 Doctoral Dissertation (offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, maximum of 30 credit hours) | 15 | |
| Hours Subtotal | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
| 1 | Substitutions must be approved by student's advisory committee. |
| 2 | Students with prior teaching experience or who do not plan to teach at the college level can substitute 3 credit hours of HDFS 6190 - Research Practicum or other advisor-approved elective. |
Graduate College Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Requirements
Learn more about Graduate College 2020-2021 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree Program Requirements. Check the General Graduate College academic regulations for minimal GPA, language proficiency and other general requirements.