Graduate Studies
Objectives of Graduate Study
Graduate Programs in
the College of Human Environmental Sciences are designed to enable
students to combine knowledge in the chosen field with understanding
of its application to individual, family and community life in contemporary
society.
The student should:
- develop a more mature understanding
of the subject matter in a chosen field and of its application
to current problems
- develop greater familiarity with significant
current and historical literature and with professional contributions
to recognized leaders in the field of interest
- develop further the ability to do
independent and creative work of high quality and to evaluate
critically and competently the contributions of others
- develop an appreciation for the contributions
of research, an understanding of research methodology and statistical
analysis, and the ability to interpret and evaluate research
results
Program Areas
The five departments and school that comprise
the College of Human Environmental Sciences are listed below. Each
of the departments grants a Master's degree and offers specialized
study for the Ph.D. degree. The School of Social Work offers the
Master of Social Work degree and the Ph.D. in Social Work.
- Architectural Studies
- Human Development & Family Studies
- Nutritional and Exercise Physiology
- Personal Financial Planning
- School
of Social Work
- Textile
& Apparel Management
Program of Study
The program of study is developed in consultation
with the departmental advisor and, for Ph.D. students, the program
advisory committee. Considerable flexibility is given, particularly
at the Ph.D. level, to allow for individual goals and interests.
All Master's degree programs require independent research: some programs provide for projects rather than theses. The requirement for the degree is 30-36 credit hours, with at least 15 hours of work at the 8000level (courses numbered 8000 and above are open only to graduate students).
New Course Numbering: Courses listed as 8000 and 9000 are restricted to graduate students only. Courses listed as 7000 are cross-listed and can be taken by both undergraduate and graduate students, but they are technically graduate courses. Courses for undergraduates are listed as 7000 and below.
Learn more about
The Graduate
School
Graduate
Student Association (GSA)
Last Revised: October 24, 2008
