The Department of Human Development and Family Studies offers programs leading to the Master of Arts, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. All HDFS graduate programs offer a strong interdisciplinary background in human development.
The Master of Arts degree in Counseling in Higher Education has two concentrations: College Counseling and Student Affairs Practice in Higher Education. The College Counseling concentration provides training and practice in short-term educational, vocational, and personal counseling of adolescents and young adults. The Student Affairs Practice in Higher Education concentration is designed to prepare candidates for administrative positions. Both programs also prepare students to pursue doctoral studies in higher education.
Handbook for Graduate Programs 2009-2010
