The student formulates a program of courses in consultation with committee members representing the major and minor areas. The program of study must be approved by the end of the second term. A formal committee meeting is optional, but all members must sign on the approved form. The program of study must be reviewed and approved by the Graduate Director. Up to 15 credits may be transferred toward a 45 credit master's degree.
Complete regulations are in the Graduate Catalog.
The Graduate Program in Human Development and Family Studies requires competence in a variety of subject areas. It is the responsibility of the student, major professor, and graduate committee to see that the program of study will lead to such competence. Subject Matter Areas . Students are expected to achieve minimum competence at the level roughly equivalent to the courses listed in Table 1. Other appropriate courses or equivalent experience may serve in place of the listed courses in rare instances.