Option in Applied Human Services
Curriculum
The MS in Human Development and Family Science, option in Applied Human Services requires 33 credit hours, including a master’s capstone project. Based on career goals and interests, students may choose to specialize in developmental disabilities, infant mental health or aging studies. Core course topics include:
- Lifespan development
- Family issues, such as poverty, divorce, diversity and abuse
- Parent education
- Successful aging and elder care
- Policy in human development and family science
Research and Faculty
Research centers around prevention and intervention efforts to help individuals and families
reach their full potential. Research opportunities are available for students on both
the Stillwater and Tulsa campuses, including with the OSU Center for Family Resilience,
or with individual faculty members in the Department of Human Development and Family Science.
Institute for Developmental Disabilities
Institute for Building Early Relationships
Admissions
Applications to the program are considered twice per year with the following deadlines:
Fall Semester - April 1
Spring Semester - October 15
To apply to the Master of Science in Human Development and Family Science, option
in Applied Human Services, submit the following:
- Graduate College application
- Official academic transcripts
- Letters of recommendation
- Statement of professional goals (2-3 pages)
- Resume or CV
- If English is a second language, applicants must submit TOEFL scores.
Cost & Assistance
Students may be eligible for tuition waivers or graduate assistantships. Currently enrolled students are also eligible for scholarships offered through the College of Education and Human Sciences.