Human Development and Family Science: Aging Sciences, MS

Requirements for Students Matriculating in or before Academic Year 2024-2025. Learn more about Graduate College Academic Regulation 7.0.

Thesis Option

Total Hours: 36

Human Development and Family Science
HDFS 5213Lifespan Development3
HDFS 5523Family Theory3
Research Methods and Statistics
HDFS 5123Research Methods and Design in HDFS3
REMS 5953Statistical Methods in Education3
Aging Sciences Core
HDFS 5013Assessment for Aging Research3
HDFS 5413Aging in Human Development3
HDFS 5483Aging Network Seminar3
HDFS 5493Aging and Diverse Families3
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 5000Master's Thesis6
Total Hours36

Non-Thesis Option

Total Hours: 36

Human Development and Family Science
HDFS 5213Lifespan Development3
HDFS 5523Family Theory3
Research Methods and Statistics
HDFS 5123Research Methods and Design in HDFS3
REMS 5953Statistical Methods in Education3
Aging Sciences Core
HDFS 5013Assessment for Aging Research3
HDFS 5413Aging in Human Development3
HDFS 5483Aging Network Seminar3
HDFS 5493Aging and Diverse Families3
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 5163Master's Capstone in HDFS3
Total Hours36

Graduate College Master's Program Requirements

Learn more about Graduate College 2024-2025 Master’s Degree Program Requirements. Check the General Graduate College academic regulations for minimal GPA, language proficiency and other general requirements.