Arizona State University The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 4 courses 30 total credits
In the Master of Science program in family and human development, you gain an understanding of relationships and developmental dynamics as a practitioner-oriented professional. You acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to facilitate healthy development of individuals and families as you study the factors that promote successful relationships and positive outcomes for individuals, families and communities across the life span. You also learn how to effectively evaluate research, translate research into best practices, and integrate research and field-related concepts into practice, applying what you learn in a variety of settings --- professional, personal and community. The online format provides easy access to rigorous and valuable information that informs best practices in improving the lives of families and family members. The program also includes a customizable culminating experience that enables you to focus your training in your areas of interest and work.
| Required Core | 6 credits |
| Electives | 15 credits |
| Other Requirements | 6 credits |
| Culminating Experience | 3 credits |
| Total Credits | 30 credits |
Required Core
FAS 586 or SOC 586 Masters Professional Development (3)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CDE 531 | Theoretical Issues in Child Development | 3 |
| Total Required Core | 6 credits | |
Electives
diversity course (3) other elective coursework (12)
Other Requirements
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FAS 500 | Research Methods | 3 |
| CDE 501 | Social Statistics | 3 |
| Total Other Requirements | 6 credits | |
Culminating Experience
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FAS 588 | Capstone Culminating Experience | 3 |
| Total Culminating Experience | 3 credits | |
Additional Curriculum Information
Students should see the academic unit for a complete list of approved electives. The diversity course and other elective coursework are chosen with approval from the academic advisor. FAS 500 and CDE 501 may be replaced by equivalent courses with the academic advisor's approval.
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