Master of Science in Human Development & Family Science Course Requirements

HDFS 7090 Research Methods in CFS (3)
7000 Level Statistics (3)
HDFS 7056 Theories of Child Development (3) or
HDFS 7057 Theories in Family Science (3)

HDFS 7051 Contemporary Family (3)
HDFS 7052 Topics and Issues in HDFS  (3)
HDFS 7053 Infant Behavior and Development (3)
HDFS 7054 Child Guidance and Behavior (3)
HDFS 7055 Human Development (3)

HDFS 7050 Research Seminar in HDFS (6 credits total) - for non-thesis students
HDFS 8000 Thesis Research (6 credits total) - for thesis students

6 hours electives in HDFS or related area approved by graduate committee - for non-thesis students
12 hours electives in HDFS or related area approved by graduate committee - for thesis students

6 hours of supervised practicum experience approved by graduate committee - for non-thesis students
No required practicum - for thesis students. Thesis students may select 3 hours practicum experience to substitute for 1 elective academic course if approved by graduate committee.