Thesis research offers each student the opportunity to work with faculty. General studies in human environmental sciences. Family and consumer sciences teachers may wish to pursue the strengthened subject matter option through the general studies specialization. Human development and family studies. The specialization in human development and family studies provides students with the theoretical foundation and research skills necessary for pursuing doctoral work and for advanced employment in a wide variety of occupations serving children, adults, and families.
Students can choose to concentrate in life-span human development, child life, or families.
Opportunities for research and experiential learning are provided in the College's child development laboratories. A Ph.D. in educational psychology with a concentration in human development is available through a collaborative arrangement with the Department of Human Development and Family Studies and the educational psychology and school psychology programs in the College of Education. The specialization in human nutrition and hospitality management prepares students to pursue doctoral study and to practice dietetics at an advanced level. A student seeking eligibility to take the national examination to become a registered dietitian may apply for admission to the coordinated program in dietetics. Students specializing in human nutrition and hospitality management must complete NHM 560, NHM 561, NHM 562, and 9 hours of electives offered in the department.