Master of Science (M.S.) in Human Development with a Concentration in Psychological Development (3 + 2 program for students entering as seniors at the University of Rochester)
(ISIS code: HD2)

This 45-hour, 3+2 program is designed to prepare you to enter highly competitive doctoral programs in education, psychology, and related fields. In addition to offering courses providing a broad understanding of issues in human development, this course of studies emphasizes extensive experience and training in research in psychological development. It is also designed to permit maximum flexibility to allow you to draw widely from the resources of the University to develop your area of interest and expertise.

Requirements

I. Master's Core
(9 credits)

ED 406 Master’s Research Methods
ED 429 Theories of Human Development
ED 419 Life Course Studies

II. Specialization Courses
(9 credits)

In consultation with their advisors, students may select from a wide array of human development courses offered throughout the university. The courses available through the Warner School include the following:

ED 403 Disability and Early Childhood
ED 447 Disability and Schools
EDU 467 Language, Literacy, Cognitive Development
EDU 464 Child Development and Learning in Context (5 to 12
years)
ED 415 Adolescent Development and Youth Culture
ED 425 Minority Youth Development in Urban Contexts
ED 494 Human Development in Old Age

III. Research Apprenticeship
(9 hours)

Field study experiences involve three apprenticeships on research projects directed by faculty or advanced doctoral students. No more than two apprenticeships may be served with the same sponsor.

IV. Electives
(18 credits)

Possible courses include, but are not limited to:

EDU 565 Research in Life Course Studies
ED 418 The Family and Social Dynamics
ED 457 Autism Spectrum Disorders: Characteristics and Educational Issues
EDU 405 Policy and Practice in Developmental Differences
EDU 439 Interpersonal Systems in Counseling and Human Development
ED 483 Communication and Counseling Skills for Teachers, Administrators, and Other Helping Professionals
EDU 453 Counseling and Facilitating in Small Groups
EDU 470 Multicultural Perspectives in Counseling
EDU 471 Counselor as Systems Consultant
ED 520 Introduction to Program Evaluation
One course in Educational Leadership
One course in Policy
One course in Grant Writing
A Research Apprenticeship

V. Additional Requirements

Master's Thesis

Students may choose to specialize in one of the concentration areas below by including the sets of courses specified below:

A. Research
ED 493 Master's Research (Thesis, Essay)
ED 504 Quantitative Research Methods
ED 507 Qualitative Research Methods

B. Gerontology
ED 418 Family and Social Dynamics
EDU 494 Human Development in Old Age
EDU 479 Promoting Mental Health in Midlife and Beyond

C. Family Studies
ED 418 Family and Social Dynamics
EDU 439 Interpersonal Systems in Counseling and Human Development
ED 481 School, Family, and Community Relations

D. Developmental Differences
EDU 466 Problems Identification and Intervention I
ED 447 Disability and Schools OR ED 403 Disability and Early Childhood
ED 405 Practice and Policy in DEvelopmental Differences

E. Early Childhood
EDU 467 Language, Literacy, and Cognitive Development
EDU 464 Child Development and Learning in Context (ages 5-12)
ED 403 Disability and Early Childhood

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