MA/MS in Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

The graduate programs in human development and family studies let students design a personal program of study with their committee, choosing from all available graduate coursework once core requirements are met. This suits those who want an interdisciplinary path. Emphasis areas span youth, adulthood and aging, family policy, family finances, health, and infant and child development. Graduates are prepared for work in research, counseling, therapy with families, human services and public policy. Students are also expected to contribute service to the profession, the university or the community. Applicants need a bachelor's degree, transcripts, a statement of purpose and the graduate college's minimum GPA and English proficiency. Prospective students can use the application and request-information links on the program page, or contact the department directly, to ask about timing, funding and the next steps for joining.