Michigan State University
About the Program
Human Development and Family Studies fosters an understanding of human development and interpersonal relationships through a multidisciplinary and ecological lens, inclusive of biological, psychological, sociological, socio-cultural, and international perspectives. The program recognizes and addresses the central role of diversity and interdependence among families and communities in the process of human development, and promotes basic and applied research, as well as practice, in the service of individuals, families, and society.
Program Overview
| Area | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development | 40% | |
| Family Studies | 30% | |
| Couple and Family Therapy | 30% |
Address & Contact Information
Undergraduate Program
- The Individual, Marriage, and the Family
- Child Growth and Development
- Children, Youth, and Family
- Lifespan Human Development in the Family
- Personal Finance
- Introduction to Human Developement and Family Studies
- Interaction Process with Children in Groups
- Interaction Process with Children in Groups Laboratory
- Curriculum for Early Childhood Programs
- Curriculum for Early Childhood Programs Laboratory
- Principles of Family Studies
- Work and Family
- Adult Development and the Family
- Parenting
- Student Teaching in an Early Childhood Program
- Ethnic Minority Families in America
- Interpersonal Relationships and Family
- Human Sexuality
- Family Financial Management
- Current Issues
- Evaluation of Human Service Programs
- Administration of Child and Family Programs
- Independent Study
- Honor Independent Study
- Internship
The Child Development program option combines the study of child development with preparation for implementing developmentally appropriate practices in preschool and early elementary school settings. The Human Development and Family Studies degree program option is designed to prepare professionals to work in community agencies and organizations which foster human development from an ecological perspective.
Graduate Program
- Family Ecosystems
- Theories of Human Development
- Child Development: Ecological Perspectives
- Adolescence in the Family: Ecological Perspectives
- Adulthood and Aging in the Family: Ecological Perspectives
- Parenthood and Parent Education
- Infant Development: The Contexts of Family, Community, and Culture
- Prevention, Intervention and Educational Programs in Early Childhood
- Assessment of the Young Child
- Families with Special Needs Children: An Ecological Perspective
- Social-Emotional Development Birth to Eight Years: Biology, Relationships, and Culture
- Survey of Couple and Family Therapy Theories
- Ethics, Law, and Professional Development
- African American Families
- Foundations of Family Study
- Theories of the Family
- Youth Policy and Positive Youth Development
- Community Youth Development
- Youth Cultures and the Culture of Youth
- Program Design and Development
- Administration and Management of Human Services Programs
- Research Methods in Family and Child Ecology
- Quantitative Methods in Family and Child Ecology
- Seminar in Family and Child Ecology
- Laboratory and Field Experience
- Families in Poverty
- Child Development Across Cultures
- Family, Couple and Individual Assessment
- Contemporary Scholarship in Human Development and Family Studies
- Advanced Couple and Family Therapy Theories
- Evidence-based Couple and Family Therapy Intervention Programs
- Quantitative Observational Methods for Studying Behavior and Development
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Advanced Research Methods in Couple and Family Therapy
- Internship
- Sex Therapy
- Couple and Family Therapy Supervision
- MA Independent Study
- Doctoral Independent Study
- Master's Thesis Research
- Doctoral Dissertation Research
Master's Level
Doctoral Level
Human Development and Family Studies: emphasizes human development and family dynamics across the life course. Families and individuals are studied in the context of multiple systems, including schools, communities, and health care systems. Emphasis is placed on resilience and positive development, and diversity is a core value of the program. Three concentrations within the Ph.D. HDFS program prepare professionals for academic research careers, advocacy and other administrative and/or clinical roles: Child Development; Human Development and Family Diversity; Couple and Family Therapy (COAMFTE approved curriculum).
CFLE Information
NCFR recognizes schools offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs with course work that follows the Standards and Criteria required for approval as a Provisional Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE). NCFR approval allows the school to offer their graduates the opportunity to apply for Provisional Certification using the Abbreviated Application process. The CFLE Checklist represents the courses that meet the CFLE criteria at that school. Students must complete all the courses on a checklist in order to qualify to apply for the CFLE designation through the Abbreviated Application process.
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M.S. Child Development: prepares professionals for leadership roles in teaching, administration, and other fields related to children and families, as well as advanced graduate study; M.S. Human Development and Family Studies: focuses on theory and research as well as the preparation of professionals for family life education, community programs, and advanced graduate study; M.A. Youth Development: is a collaborative, multi-institutional program offered totally online and is focused on positive development of youth in their families, communities, and society.