Option in Developmental and Family Science
Curriculum
The master's in Human Development and Family Science, option in Developmental and Family Science requires 30 credit hours and a thesis. Core courses include:
- Lifespan development
- Issues in family science
- Parent education
- Aging and families
- Developmental disabilities
- Policy in human development and family science
Research and Faculty
The Department of Human Development and Family Science uses multi-method approaches in research. Graduate students experience using different methods, including survey, interview, direct observation and bio-marker (e.g., saliva, blood, fMRI)*. Faculty researchers focus on infants, adolescents, couples and older adults and collaborate with different fields, exposing graduate students to diverse perspectives.
Chautauqua Conference on Family Resilience
Admissions
Applications to the program are considered twice per year with the following deadlines:
- Fall Priority - December 1
- Fall Final - December 15
- Spring - October 15
To apply to the Master of Science in Human Development and Family Science, option
in Developmental and Family Sciences, submit the following:
- Graduate College application
- Official academic transcripts (3.0 minimum GPA required)
- The HDFS Department is waiving the GRE test score requirement as part of the application process for the DFS degree. Any scores uploaded by an applicant will not be included in the application review process.
- Letters of recommendation
- Statement of professional goals
- 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 from the department. Currently
enrolled students are also eligible for scholarships offered through the College of
Education and Human Sciences.