- The Track 1 (Comprehensive M.S. & Ph.D.) program offers a highly-integrated, streamlined program that can be completed in a shorter time span (about 5 years).
- The program is designed from the beginning to meet the needs of the student without redundancy.
- The comprehensive program offers potential for increased efficiency with less paperwork (i.e., one admission process, one set of recommendations, one GRE, etc.).
- This program is appropriate for students who, at the baccalaureate level, have identified goals that require a doctorate.
Track 1 requirements for specialization in Child, Youth and Family Studies:*
| Program Components | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Course work related to Specialization, which must include Ethics (953) or Philosophy of Child and Family Sciences (900) (3) Teaching Practicum (920) (1-3) | 30-33 | |
| Supporting courses selected from within the Department or related Discipline. Students can choose to complete a concentration area or minor, or choose an eclectic mix of courses to meet educational and professional goals. | 16-22 | |
| Research & Statistics (Research Tools) Minimum of 9 credits in Statistics Minimum of 3 credits in Research |
12-18 | |
| Doctoral Seminar (995) | 12-18 | |
| Doctoral Dissertation | 20 | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 90 (90-111) |
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*Sample Programs may be obtained from Advisors