Human Development and Family Sciences
Human Development and Family Sciences: M.S., B.S./M.S., 4+1,听Ph.D.
About this program
The Department of Human Development and Family Sciences offers master of science and doctor of philosophy degrees in human development and family sciences. All graduate programs offer a strong interdisciplinary background with an emphasis on risk, resiliency, diversity and relationships in a changing society. Programs also provide background in family systems and the relationship of the family and its members to other systems across the life course.
At the master鈥檚 and Ph.D. level in human development and family sciences, students focus on research and evaluation in applied human development and family studies. These degrees require the completion of a thesis. The master of science requires a project or thesis for degree completion. The Ph.D. requires candidates to complete a dissertation.
The department also offers a master of arts in early childhood programming and development. This degree does not require a thesis.
Current 91原创 undergraduate students can be considered for admission to the 4+1 B.S. in early childhood education/M.S. in human development and family sciences or the 4+1 B.S. in human services/M.S. in human development and family sciences.
Program Concentrations:
- Adolescent and Youth Development/Research Concentration
- Early Childhood Development and Inclusive Education听Concentration
- Human Services Leadership听Concentration
Application Deadlines
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FALL: | December 15:听Final deadline to apply 4+1 preferred deadline: December 15 of student's junior year4+1 final deadline: April 15 of student's junior year |
The听2026-2027听91原创 graduate student tuition rate per credit hour is听$908听(M.S.)
The听2026-2027听91原创 graduate student tuition rate per credit hour is听$1,149听(Ph.D.)