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Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| FSHD 801 | Concepts and Theories of Human Development | 3 |
| FSHD 820 | Grant Writing and Programming in Family Science and Human Development | 3 |
| FSHD 821 | Policy in Family Science and Human Development | 3 |
| FSHD 842 | Family Processes and Theories | 3 |
| FSHD 844 | Power and the Intersectionality of Social Locations | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Complete 3 credits at the 500 level or above, with advisement. | 3 | |
| Complete 6 credits at the 700 level or above, with advisement. FSHD 850 may be taken with approval. | 6 | |
| Research Courses | ||
| EDFD 820 | Qualitative Methods for Educational Research | 3 |
| EDFD 821 | Quantitative Methods for Educational Research | 3 |
| EDFD 822 | Advanced Methods of Quantitative Inquiry in Education | 3 |
| or EDFD 823 | Advanced Qualitative Research in Education | |
| Required Dissertation Courses | ||
| FSHD 898 | Dissertation Seminar | 3 |
| FSHD 900 | Dissertation Advisement | 12 |
| After 12 credits of FSHD 900, complete 1 credit from the following each semester, as required: | ||
| Dissertation Extension | ||
| 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 | |