Human Development and Family Science: Developmental and Family Sciences, MS
Requirements for Students Matriculating in or before Academic Year 2025-2026. Learn more about Graduate College Academic Regulation 7.0.
Total Hours: 30
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| Theoretical Foundations in Human Development and Family Science | ||
| HDFS 5213 | Lifespan Development | 3 |
| HDFS 5523 | Family Theory | 3 |
| Hours Subtotal | 6 | |
| Research Methods and Statistics | ||
| Choose one of the following options: | 9 | |
| Research Methods and Design in HDFS | ||
| Statistics for Experimenters I | ||
| Statistical Machine Learning with R | ||
| OR | ||
| Quantitative Methods in Psychology I 1 | ||
| Quantitative Methods in Psychology II 1 | ||
| Structural Equation Modeling for HDFS Applications | ||
| Hours Subtotal | 9 | |
| Electives in Human Development and Family Science | ||
| Select 9 credit hours in HDFS from the following courses or approved by advisor: | 9 | |
| Policy in Human Development and Family Science | ||
| Parent Education | ||
| Developmental Disabilities | ||
| Aging and Diverse Families | ||
| Issues in Family Science | ||
| Community and Family | ||
| Hours Subtotal | 9 | |
| Thesis | ||
| HDFS 5000 | Master's Thesis | 6 |
| Hours Subtotal | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
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If PSYC 5304 and PSYC 5314 are selected, total hours required for degree are increased by two.
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.