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HDF Graduate Programs

M.S. Human Development and Family Studies

The program in Human Development and Family Studies is a 41 credit master's program with a small basic core and wide variety of 400 and 500 level courses that create an option area tailored to the particular interests of the student. Options within the program include early childhood education, child development, adult development/ gerontology, and family studies. Students entering the program are expected to have had a minimum of 18 credits of social sciences in their undergraduate program with at least one course in human/child development and an introductory course in statistics.

M.S. Human Development and Family Studies with College Student Personnel

The Master of Science degree program in College Student Personnel (CSP) is offered through the Department of Human Development and Family Studies (HDF). The CSP program prepares students for entry-level positions in college and university settings and for careers as advisors, coordinators, directors, and deans at institutions of higher education throughout the country.

M.S. Human Development and Family Studies with Couple and Family Therapy

The University of Rhode Island offers a two-year program leading to the Master of Science degree in Human Development and Family Studies with a specialization in Couple and Family Therapy. This program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE).

Post Baccaulaureate Early Childhood Education Program (ECE)
If you wish to pursue a postbaccalaureate early childhood education teacher certification (nursery to grade 2) and do not have a human development and family studies background, you will need to take certain courses from the HDF undergraduate curriculum and should consult an HDF advisor. Students apply to URI's Teacher Certification Program (nondegree status) administered through the Graduate School and must submit a candidate's statement, official transcripts of all previous course work, and two letters of recommendation. Applicants must also complete the same ECE admission process as undergraduate students, including the portfolio, admission tests, and interview coordinated through the University's Office of Teacher Education.

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