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 |
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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 | Advances 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.