University of North Texas
About the Program
The Human Development and Family Studies concentrations are part of the Department of Educational Psychology in the College of Education. These program areas prepare professionals through study, research, and practical experiences to enhance the quality of life and education for children, youth, adults, and families. Graduates are prepared to assume diverse roles in parent/family life education, child life, early childhood intervention, teaching, research, administration, and other professions requiring knowledge of human development and family life. The undergraduate and graduate programs are connected with the Certified Family Life Educator credential through the National Council on Family Relations and with Early Childhood Intervention certification through the state of Texas. We have had an active Child Life program since the 1980's, and we train public school teachers who certify in Family and Consumer Sciences.
Program Overview
| Area | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development & Family Studies (undergraduate) | 35% | |
| Special Education (graduate) | 26% | |
| Autism (graduate) | 17% | |
| Gifted & Talented (graduate) | 8.5% | |
| Human Development & Family Studies (graduate) | 5.9% | |
| Research (graduate) | 4.6% | |
| School Psych (graduate) | 3.3% |
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Undergraduate Program
- Assessment & Observation
- Human Development
- Parenting in Diverse Families
- Courtship & Marriage
- Infant & Toddler Development
- Child Development
- Infant & Toddler Education & Intervention
- Advanced Family Studies
- Child Life
- Family Law and Public Policy
- Prepracticum
- Practicum I
- Adolescent Development
- Guidance of Children & Youth
- Administration of Programs for Children, Youth, & Families
- Family Life Education
- Family, School, & Community
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Family Resource Management
The North Texas Student Council on Family Relations is one of the oldest student affiliates in the state. Through the Center for Parent Education and Family Support and the Developing Scholars program, undergraduate students have opportunities to conduct research in multiple areas. The Child Development Laboratory gives students additional hands-on experiences working with young children. We offer courses and internships for training Early Childhood Intervention and Child Life specialists.
Graduate Program
Master's:
- Practicum, Field Experience, or Internship
- Developmental & Family Theory
- Human Development Across the Lifespan
- Introduction to Educational Psychology
- Child Life
- Cognitive & Language Development
- Social-Emotional Development
- Infant and Child Development
- Diversity in Individuals & Families
- Foundations of Educational Research
- Parent-Child Interaction
- Parent and Family Education
- Family Relationships
- Family Economics and Management
- Partnerships: Family, School, & Community
- Capstone Course or Thesis
Doctoral:
- Practicum, Field Experience, or Internship
- Human Development Across the Lifespan
- Infant and Child Development
- The Changing Family
- Cognitive & Language Development
- Social-Emotional Development
- Application of Developmental Theories in Research
- Application of Family Theories in Research
- Critical Issues in Families
- Statistics for Educational Research
- Research Methods
- Grant Proposal Writing Techniques
- Multiple Regression Analysis
- Qualitative Research
- Multivariate Statistics
- Structural Equation Modeling
- Dissertation
Master's Level
Doctoral Level
The Ph.D. in Educational Research has two concentration options: (1) Human Development and Family Studies, and (2) Research, Measurement, and Statistics. This program prepares students for research and faculty positions with opportunities for human development, family studies, and methodology courses from experts in the field. We currently fund tuition plus a living stipend through research and teaching assistantships for all full-time students, and some fellowships are available for outstanding applicants. Our pass-through Masters option allows some students to enter the doctoral program with a bachelor's degree. Students are generally offered the opportunity to teach undergraduate classes after their first year of coursework. Our faculty has a history of publishing with our graduate students. The department and college support graduate student travel for conference presentations. The Educational Psychology Department houses observation and statistics laboratories, the Center for Parent Education, and HIPPY Texas, which afford increased opportunities for research involvement.
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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Development and Family Studies faculty prepare professionals to enhance the quality of life for children, youth, adults, and families. The program provides opportunities for seminars, internships, and research. Students may receive an M.S. Degree under the umbrella degree of Educational Psychology with a concentration in Human Development or Family Studies. We also have a post-baccalaureate teacher certification in Family and Consumer Sciences.