Program Overview

Combined Human Development and Family Science and Educational Psychology Degrees

Program Overview

The Combined Human Development and Family Science and Educational Psychology program at the University of North Texas offers a comprehensive education in human development, family science, and educational psychology. This program is designed to prepare students for careers in a variety of fields, including education, research, and community service.

Program Details

• Degree Type: Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and Master of Science (M.S.)
• Program Type: Combined degree program
• Format: On-campus
• Estimated Time to Complete: 5-6 years
• Credit Hours: 153

Program Description

The Human Development and Family Science program provides students with a broad knowledge of human development, family development, and family systems. The Master of Science degree in Educational Psychology focuses on research, measurement, and intervention related to learning and cognition.

Requirements

• Coursework: Students will complete coursework in human development and family science, educational psychology, and research methods.
• Specialization Areas: Students can choose from four specialization areas:
  • Family policy and program administration
  • Gifted and talented
  • Learning and development
  • Research, measurement, and evaluation

Marketable Skills

• Apply knowledge to practice
• Apply practical tools for working effectively with others
• Multicultural/diversity competencies
• Teamwork
• Oral and written communication
• Critique and apply research
• Employ appropriate assessment/statistical analyses
• Provide technical assistance to agencies
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve outcomes

Career Opportunities

• Human Development and Family Science:
  • Advocacy and public policy
  • Child life (in hospital settings)
  • Early childhood intervention
  • Faith-based organizations
  • Health care and family wellness
  • Human and/or community service agencies
  • Nonprofit and non-governmental organizations
  • Parent, family life or relationship education
  • School districts or communities in the schools
• Educational Psychology:
  • Family and Child Program Administrator
  • Family Intervention Specialist
  • Family Education Advocate
  • Gifted and Talented Coordinator/Administrator
  • Gifted and Talented Specialist
  • K-12 Advanced Academics Teacher
  • Learning and Development Specialist
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Community Based Service
  • Program Evaluation Administrator
  • Clinical Research Assistant
  • Evaluation and Research Associate

Courses

• Childhoods Across Time, Space and Place (3 hrs)
• Guidance of Children and Youth (3 hrs)
• Introduction to Educational Psychology (3 hrs)
• Foundations of Educational Research Methodology (3 hrs)
• Family Law and Policy (3 hrs)
• Family, School and Community (3 hrs)