人类发展和家庭研究理科硕士课程至少需要40个学分（包括论文），并为毕业生做好开展研究或攻读博士学位的准备。
The Master of Science thesis program in Human Development and Family Studies prepares graduates for research positions and for advanced research study at the doctoral level.<br><br>The M.S. thesis program of study focuses on the intersection of human development, family processes, and socio-cultural context and is committed to the application of strength-based approaches to the study of diverse children and families.<br><br>Graduate course work focuses on building foundational knowledge in human development, family studies, race, class, and culture, research methods, and theories of HDFS. Students also complete elective coursework that includes graduate seminars on topics such as:<br>African American Families<br>Child Development in Cultural Context<br>Children, Poverty, and Public Policy<br>Cognitive Development in Young Children<br>Contemporary Research in Early Childhood Education<br>Families and Health<br>Immigrant Families<br>Risk & Resilience in Children and Families<br>Adolescence<br>Social Justice Research with Diverse Families<br>Work & Family<br><br>The Master of Science in Human Development and Family Studies requires a minimum of 39 credit hours (including thesis) and prepares graduates to conduct research or to embark on a doctoral program of study.