Human Development and Family Studies - Early Childhood Development and Inclusive Education Concentration (MS)

Requirements for the Degree

The MS program in Human Development and Family Studies focuses on the relationship of the family and its members to other systems across the life span. The minimum total credits for the MS in Human Development and Family Studies is 30. Requirements are listed below.

HDFS 601 - Theories of Human Development (3cr.)
HDFS 615 - Research Methods (3cr.)
HDFS 621 - Family Studies I: Empirical and Theoretical Perspectives (3cr.)
HDFS 637 - Program Planning, Assessment and Evaluation (3cr.)
HDFS 869 - Master’s Thesis (1 to 6cr.)
EDUC 665 - Elementary Statistics (3cr.) *
600/800 Level - Statistics course 3 credits
HDFS 600/800 - Elective 3 credits
600/800 Level - Interest Electives 6 credits **

Total: 30-36 credits

* Substitution for EDUC 665 needs approval from the advisor.

** Courses must be focused on the delivery of services to individuals and disabilities or in risk situations and/or their families. These services can include residential, employment, health and medical, transportation, family support or other specific services.

Concentration: Early Childhood Development and Inclusive Education

HDFS 600/800 - Interest Electives in Early Childhood Education 6 credits
HDFS 869 - Master’s Thesis (1 to 6cr.)

Master’s program timelines:

Completion of required course work. Including interest electives are chosen by the student in consultation with the student’s advisor and committee.
A written proposal for the thesis is defended before the student’s committee. The committee consists of a student’s advisor and two members of the HDFS faculty. In addition, the student may choose a committee member from outside the department.
Defense: A presentation and oral defense is required for all the thesis.