Family Science and Human Development (Ph.D.)

Program Requirements

Course List

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	Seminar in Family Policy	3
FSHD 842	Critique of Family Processes	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:
FSHD 901	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