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Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses - Conceptual Foundations | ||
| FSHD 801 | Concepts and Theories of Human Development | 3 |
| FSHD 842 | Family Processes and Theories | 3 |
| FSHD 844 | Power and the Intersectionality of Social Locations | 3 |
| FSHD 860 | Research Methodology in Family Science and Human Development | 3 |
| Core Courses - Praxis/Application | ||
| FSHD 820 | Grant Writing and Programming in Family Science and Human Development | 3 |
| or FSHD 830 | Scientific Writing and Dissemination of Research in Family Science and Human Development | |
| FSHD 821 | Policy in Family Science and Human Development | 3 |
| FSHD 850 | Advanced Practicum (or any elective course at the 500 level or above with advisement.) | 3 |
| Quantitative Research Techniques | ||
| Complete one course from the following, with advisement: | 3 | |
| Quantitative Methods for Educational Research | ||
| Introductory Statistical Methods in Family Science and Human Development | ||
| Quantitative and Statistical Methods | ||
| Multivariate Statistics | ||
| Qualitative Research Techniques | ||
| Complete one course from the following, with advisement: | 3 | |
| Qualitative Methods for Educational Research | ||
| Interviews and Focus Groups | ||
| Specialized Research Techniques | ||
| Complete one course from the list below, with advisement. | 3 | |
| Elective | ||
| Complete one course at the 500 level or above, with advisement. It is strongly suggested that this course be a research technique course. | 3 | |
| Required Dissertation Courses | ||
| FSHD 898 | Dissertation Seminar | 3 |
| FSHD 900 | Dissertation Advisement | 12 |
| Qualifying Portfolio Exam | ||
| Successfully complete the qualifying portfolio, examination or assessment requirement. | ||
| Admission to Candidacy | ||
| Following completion of pre-dissertation research courses and qualifying exam, you may be admitted to candidacy. | ||
| Dissertation Requirement | ||
| Complete a dissertation in accordance with Graduate School and doctoral program requirements | ||
| Total Credits | 48 | |
Specialized Research Techniques Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDFD 504 | Action Research | 3 |
| EDFD 822 | Advanced Methods of Quantitative Inquiry in Education | 3 |
| EDFD 823 | Advanced Qualitative Research in Education | 3 |
| PSYC 739 | Multivariate Statistics | 3 |
| PSYC 740 | Theory Building and Model Testing | 3 |
| PSYC 741 | Hierarchical Linear Modeling | 3 |
| SOCI 538 | Survey Research | 3 |
| SOCI 569 | Interviews and Focus Groups | 3 |
Recommended Roadmap to Degree Completion
This recommended degree plan is provided as an outline for students to follow in order to complete their degree requirements within four years and 120 credits. This plan is a recommendation and MUST be used in consultation with their academic advisor. Important note: Students should be aware this plan assumes no pre-requisite coursework is required. If pre-requisite coursework is needed, students may have additional requirements to fulfill which do not appear on the plan.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| FSHD 820 | 3 | FSHD 842 | 3 |
| FSHD 821 | 3 | FSHD 844 | 3 |
| EDFD 821 | 3 | EDFD 820 | 3 |
| 9 | 9 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| EDFD 822 or 823 | 3 | FSHD 801 | 3 |
| FSHD 898 | 3 | Elective course | 3 |
| Elective course | 3 | Elective course | 3 |
| 9 | 9 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| FSHD 900 | 3 | FSHD 900 | 3 |
| 3 | 3 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| FSHD 900 | 3 | FSHD 900 | 3 |
| 3 | 3 | ||
| Total Credits 48 | |||