The Department of Human Sciences offers a Master of Science in Human Sciences with a choice of two concentrations: Child Development and Family Studies or Nutrition and Food Science.

To be considered for unconditional admission, an undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 is required. Normally, a test score of either 800 on the Graduate Record Exam or 35 on the Miller Analogies Test is recommended. Conditional admission may be granted for students not meeting unconditional admission requirements. Students who are admitted on a temporary conditional basis will be expected to complete 9 semester hours in the Department of Human Sciences with a grade of B or better with 6 of the 9 hours at the 6000 level and to successfully complete a departmental admission review. Letters of recommendation may be required.

Requirements for the Master of Science
(5000 and 6000 level)

Candidate must:

1. have completed an undergraduate minor in Child Development and Family Studies or Nutrition and Food Science or the equivalent;
2. complete 33 hours including H SC 6530, 6620, and a major of 18 hours with no more than 30 percent of the total degree hours dually listed as undergraduate/graduate hours:
    a. a concentration in Child Development and Family Studies to include CDFS 6300 or 6310, 6320, and 6330, or
    b. a concentration in Nutrition and Food Science to include N FS 6200, 6210, and 6220 or 6230;
3. file a Candidacy Form with the Graduate Office prior to the completion of 24 credit hours;
4. complete an approved research tool with grade of C or better (PSY 6280 or STAT 6160);
5. complete a thesis (H SC 6640);
6. successfully complete a written comprehensive exam (may be taken no more than twice)

Candidates may select a 12-hour minor with approval of the advisor as defined on page 21 of the Graduate Catalog.

Degree Programs
Nutrition and Food Science
Interior Design
Textiles, Merchandising, and Design
Early Childhood Education
Child Development and Family Studies
Family & Consumer Science Education
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