Human Development and Family Science: Applied Human Services, MS

Requirements for Students Matriculating in or before Academic Year 2026-2027. Learn more about Graduate College Academic Regulation 7.0.

Total Hours: 30

Degree Core
HDFS 5293Human Development Theory3
HDFS 5523Family Theory3
HDFS 5543Family Crisis and Trauma3
HDFS 5123Research Methods and Design in HDFS3
Topics in Human Development and Family Science
HDFS 5503Family Diversity3
HDFS 5153Policy in Human Development and Family Science3
HDFS 5563Community and Family3
Hours Subtotal21
Individual Research
Select either thesis option or non-thesis option:9
Thesis Option
Master's Thesis (6 hours)
Statistical Methods in Education
Non-thesis Option
Parent-Child Relations
6 hours of HDFS electives as approved by committee
Hours Subtotal9
Total Hours30

Graduate College Master's Program Requirements

Learn more about Graduate College 2026-2027 Master’s Degree Program Requirements. Check the General Graduate College academic regulations for minimal GPA, language proficiency and other general requirements.