Human Development, Master of Arts (M.A.)
Thesis or Non-thesis option: 30 credits
The M.A. program requires 30 credit hours and offers both a thesis option (24 hours of courses plus 6 hours of thesis) and a non-thesis option (24 hours of courses plus 6 hours of supervised placement in an organization and accompanying papers).Courses in biological, social, cognitive, and personality development and in quantitative methods and a written comprehensive examination are required for all master's degrees.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | ||
| EDHD690 | Theoretical Foundations of Human Development | 3 |
| EDMS645 | Quantitative Research Methods I | 3 |
| EDHD720 | Social Development and Socialization Processes | 3 |
| EDHD721 | Cognitive Development and Learning: An Introduction | 3 |
| EDHD775 | Human Development and Neuroscience | 3 |
| Thesis or Non-Thesis Requirements | ||
| Select one of the following: | 15 | |
| Thesis: | ||
| General Linear Models I | ||
| Master's Thesis Research | ||
Two electives approved by advisor | ||
| Non-Thesis: | ||
| Internship in Human Development | ||
Three electives approved by advisor | ||
| Total Credits | 30 | |