Human Development and Family Science, PhD
Requirements for Students Matriculating in or before Academic Year 2025-2026. Learn more about Graduate College Academic Regulation 7.0.
Overall Grade-Point-Average: 3.0 cumulative GPA
Total Hours: 72
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| Human Developmental Science and Family Science | ||
| HDFS 5213 | Lifespan Development | 3 |
| HDFS 5523 | Family Theory | 3 |
| HDFS 6113 | Professional Development in HDFS | 3 |
| Thesis Equivalence | ||
| HDFS 5110 | Directed Study in HDFS 1 | 6 |
| Core Research Methods and Statistics Courses | ||
| Research Methods | ||
| HDFS 5123 | Research Methods and Design in HDFS | 3 |
| HDFS 6133 | Advanced Research Methods in Human Development and Family Science | 3 |
| Statistics/Analytic | ||
| 9 hours | 9 | |
| Quantitative Methods in Psychology I (or equivalent) | ||
| Quantitative Methods in Psychology II (or equivalent) | ||
| Structural Equation Modeling for HDFS Applications | ||
| Specialization Courses | ||
| 27 hours of Committee Designed Courses (to fit student's area of interest) | 27 | |
| Dissertation Research | ||
| Fifteen hours from: | 15 | |
| Doctoral Dissertation | ||
| Total Hours | 72 | |
- 1
6 hours 1st Year Research Project - can be waived if applicant has M.S. Thesis
Graduate College Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Requirements
Learn more about Graduate College 2025-2026 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree Program Requirements. Check the General Graduate College academic regulations for minimal GPA, language proficiency and other general requirements.