研究的核心领域计划有两个重点：儿童发展和青少年发展。攻读核心课程的学生可以选择以下两种方法之一来完成其硕士学位课程：论文或综合考试。这两个计划都为学生提供了在各种人类服务岗位上工作的机会，并可以攻读博士学位。<br>该核心研究领域旨在培养一般能力，以了解和应用有关家庭的背景下到成年的青春期的理论和研究。和社区。要求学生在为青少年服务的课程中完成实习。
The Department of Human Development and Family Studies at the University of New Hampshire offers a program of study leading to a master's of science degree in HDFS with a Core Area of Study in Adolescent Development. This Core Area of Study is designed to develop general competence in understanding and applying theory and research regarding adolescent and emerging adult development with particular emphasis on the influences of families and communities.<br>Study is grounded in an ecological approach that focuses on supporting the health and well-being of all adolescents and emerging adults with special attention to influential contexts, such as the family and school for physical and mental health.<br>Students will use a developmental perspective to conduct research and may develop programs, policies, and other interventions that address contemporary risk and protective factors.<br>Students will be expected to complete an internship with a program working with or for adolescents or emerging adults.<br>This program is intended for those who want expertise in adolescence and emerging adulthood, opportunities for leadership positions involving adolescents and emerging adults in community contexts, and to enter a doctoral program.<br><br>POTENTIAL CAREER AREAS - Administration, Community centers, Education, Guidance counseling, Healthcare, Human service organizations, Marriage and family therapy, Research, Social work