Human Development and Family Science: Early Childhood Education, MS

Requirements for Students Matriculating in or before Academic Year 2023-2024. Learn more about Graduate College Academic Regulation 7.0.

Thesis Option

Total Hours: 30

Early Childhood Education Core
HDFS 5323Issues in Early Childhood3
HDFS 5333Early Childhood Education History and Theory3
HDFS 5353Diversity in Early Childhood3
Human Development and Family Science Core
HDFS 5213Lifespan Development3
HDFS 5523Family Theory3
Hours Subtotal15
Research Methods and Statistics
HDFS 5123Research Methods and Design in HDFS I3
Selected research course with MS Advisory Committee approval - example courses include the following:3
Statistical Methods in Education
Introduction to Qualitative Inquiry
Hours Subtotal6
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 Subtotal3
Individual Research or Creative Project
(Requires MS Advisory Committee Approval)
HDFS 5000Master's Thesis6
Hours Subtotal6
Total Hours30

Non-Thesis Option

Total Hours: 32

Early Childhood Education Core
HDFS 5323Issues in Early Childhood3
HDFS 5333Early Childhood Education History and Theory3
HDFS 5353Diversity in Early Childhood3
Human Development and Family Science Core
HDFS 5213Lifespan Development3
HDFS 5523Family Theory3
Hours Subtotal15
Research Methods and Statistics
HDFS 5123Research Methods and Design in HDFS I3
Selected research course with MS Advisory Committee approval - example courses include the following:3
Statistical Methods in Education
Introduction to Qualitative Inquiry
Hours Subtotal6
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 Subtotal6
Individual Research or Creative Project
(Requires MS Advisory Committee Approval)
HDFS 5160Master's Creative Component5
Hours Subtotal5
Total Hours32

Graduate College Master's Program Requirements

Learn more about Graduate College 2023-2024 Master’s Degree Program Requirements. Check the General Graduate College academic regulations for minimal GPA, language proficiency and other general requirements.