Human Development and Family Science: Applied Human Services, MS
Requirements for Students Matriculating in or before Academic Year 2025-2026. Learn more about Graduate College Academic Regulation 7.0.
Total Hours: 33
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Degree Core | ||
| 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 |
| Topics in Human Development and Family Science | ||
| Select 6 credit hours in HDFS to be selected from the following courses or approved by advisor: | 6 | |
| Policy in Human Development and Family Science | ||
| Parent Education | ||
| Issues in Family Science | ||
| Community and Family | ||
| Hours Subtotal | 18 | |
| Electives | ||
| Students may choose electives from one of the following specializations OR choose electives with their advisory committee: | 9-12 | |
| Aging Sciences | ||
| Contemporary Perspectives in Adult Development and Aging | ||
| Research Perspectives in Gerontology | ||
| Theories of Aging | ||
| Aging Network Seminar | ||
| Aging and Diverse Families | ||
| Early Childhood Education | ||
| Issues in Early Childhood | ||
| Early Childhood Education History and Theory | ||
| Diversity in Early Childhood | ||
| Early Childhood Development and Education | ||
| Infant Mental Health | ||
| Reflective Practice | ||
| Infant Mental Health | ||
| Infant and Early Childhood Development and Attachment | ||
| Developmental Assessment and Interventions | ||
| Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities | ||
| Reflective Practice | ||
| Developmental Disabilities | ||
| Systems Theory and Applications to the Family | ||
| Systemic Approaches to Psychopathology and Psychopharmacology | ||
| Hours Subtotal | 9-12 | |
| Thesis/Non-Thesis Hours | ||
| Select either thesis option (6 hours) or creative component option (3 hours). | 3-6 | |
| Master's Thesis | ||
OR | ||
| Master's Creative Component | ||
| Hours Subtotal | 3-6 | |
| Total Hours | 33 | |
Graduate College Master's Program Requirements
Learn more about Graduate College 2025-2026 Master’s Degree Program Requirements. Check the General Graduate College academic regulations for minimal GPA, language proficiency and other general requirements.