人类发展和家庭研究的硕士学位旨在为学生提供理论和实践知识。在该计划中，学生将学习研究方法和统计学，并具有实践经验。学生可以选择一个专业，从而在他们感兴趣的领域获得深入的专业知识。每个专业都专注于影响个人和家庭的当前问题，并且学生获得的教育使他们为从事教学，研究或服务于消费者，个人，家庭和儿童的各种机构的职业做好准备。位于美国教育与公共服务学院（University of Education and Human Services）中，该学院在全美所有研究生教育学院中排名前2％，在获得的总研究经费中排名第三。
The master’s degree in human development and family studies is designed to provide students with both theoretical and practical knowledge. The Department of Human Development and Family Studies is housed in the College of Education and Human Services, which is in the top 2% of all graduate colleges of education in the nation and is ranked third in total research dollars received. In the program, students learn research methodology and statistics and have applied practicum experiences. Students are able to choose a specialization where they can gain in-depth expertise in their area of interest. Each specialization focuses on current issues affecting individuals and families, and students gain an education that prepares them for a career in teaching, research, or a variety of agencies serving consumers, individuals, families, and children.