Human Development and Family Science: Aging Sciences, MS
Requirements for Students Matriculating in or before Academic Year 2025-2026. Learn more about Graduate College Academic Regulation 7.0.
Thesis Option
Total Hours: 36
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development and Family Science | ||
| HDFS 5213 | Lifespan Development | 3 |
| HDFS 5523 | Family Theory | 3 |
| Research Methods and Statistics | ||
| HDFS 5123 | Research Methods and Design in HDFS | 3 |
| REMS 5953 | Statistical Methods in Education | 3 |
| Aging Sciences Core | ||
| HDFS 5013 | Assessment for Aging Research | 3 |
| HDFS 5413 | Aging in Human Development | 3 |
| HDFS 5483 | Aging Network Seminar | 3 |
| HDFS 5493 | Aging and Diverse Families | 3 |
| Aging Sciences Electives | ||
| Select 6 hours from the following: | 6 | |
| Nutrition and Aging | ||
| Recreational Therapy and Geriatrics | ||
| Recreation and Aging | ||
| Gerontological Counseling | ||
Other courses as approved by committee. | ||
| Thesis | ||
| HDFS 5000 | Master's Thesis | 6 |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
Non-Thesis Option
Total Hours: 36
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development and Family Science | ||
| HDFS 5213 | Lifespan Development | 3 |
| HDFS 5523 | Family Theory | 3 |
| Research Methods and Statistics | ||
| HDFS 5123 | Research Methods and Design in HDFS | 3 |
| REMS 5953 | Statistical Methods in Education | 3 |
| Aging Sciences Core | ||
| HDFS 5013 | Assessment for Aging Research | 3 |
| HDFS 5413 | Aging in Human Development | 3 |
| HDFS 5483 | Aging Network Seminar | 3 |
| HDFS 5493 | Aging and Diverse Families | 3 |
| Aging Sciences Electives | ||
| Select 9 hours from the following: | 9 | |
| Nutrition and Aging | ||
| Recreational Therapy and Geriatrics | ||
| Recreation and Aging | ||
| Gerontological Counseling | ||
Other courses as approved by committee. | ||
| Non-Thesis | ||
| HDFS 5163 | Master's Capstone in HDFS | 3 |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
Graduate College Master's Program Requirements
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