Human Development and Family Science: Early Childhood Education, 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: 30
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education Core | ||
| HDFS 5323 | Issues in Early Childhood | 3 |
| HDFS 5333 | Early Childhood Education History and Theory | 3 |
| HDFS 5353 | Diversity in Early Childhood | 3 |
| Human Development and Family Science Core | ||
| HDFS 5213 | Lifespan Development | 3 |
| HDFS 5523 | Family Theory | 3 |
| Hours Subtotal | 15 | |
| Research Methods and Statistics | ||
| HDFS 5123 | Research Methods and Design in HDFS | 3 |
| Selected research course with MS Advisory Committee approval - example courses include the following: | 3 | |
| Statistical Methods in Education | ||
| Introduction to Qualitative Inquiry | ||
| Hours Subtotal | 6 | |
| Electives | ||
| Selected elective courses in ECE or approved by advisor: | 3 | |
| Reflective Practice | ||
| Infant and Early Childhood Development and Attachment | ||
| Early Childhood Development and Education | ||
| Hours Subtotal | 3 | |
| Individual Research or Creative Project | ||
| (Requires MS Advisory Committee Approval) | ||
| HDFS 5000 | Master's Thesis | 6 |
| Hours Subtotal | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Non-Thesis Option
Total Hours: 32
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education Core | ||
| HDFS 5323 | Issues in Early Childhood | 3 |
| HDFS 5333 | Early Childhood Education History and Theory | 3 |
| HDFS 5353 | Diversity in Early Childhood | 3 |
| Human Development and Family Science Core | ||
| HDFS 5213 | Lifespan Development | 3 |
| HDFS 5523 | Family Theory | 3 |
| Hours Subtotal | 15 | |
| Research Methods and Statistics | ||
| HDFS 5123 | Research Methods and Design in HDFS | 3 |
| Selected research course with MS Advisory Committee approval - example courses include the following: | 3 | |
| Statistical Methods in Education | ||
| Introduction to Qualitative Inquiry | ||
| Hours Subtotal | 6 | |
| Electives | ||
| Selected elective courses in ECE or approved by advisor: | 6 | |
| Reflective Practice | ||
| Infant and Early Childhood Development and Attachment | ||
| Early Childhood Development and Education | ||
| Hours Subtotal | 6 | |
| Individual Research or Creative Project | ||
| (Requires MS Advisory Committee Approval) | ||
| HDFS 5160 | Master's Creative Component | 5 |
| Hours Subtotal | 5 | |
| Total Hours | 32 | |
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.