Prevention Science in HDFS (Ph.D.)

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The Department of Applied Human Sciences participates in the Ph.D. degree program awarded from the College of Health and Human Sciences with a specialization in Prevention Science in HDFS. The PhD program in Prevention Science in HDFS provides students with the skills to teach, conduct research, and practice in the field. Graduates will be prepared to conduct high-impact research addressing issues and needs relevant to individual, family and relationship health and well-being across the life course. Such research findings inform public policy, program development, and build the evidence base.

Ph.D. Requirements

Requirements: A minimum of 90 credit hours is required. No more than 30 credit hours from a master’s degree may be applied.

Required Courses: (24 credits)

HDFS 752 - Social Justice Approach to Prevention in HDFS Credits: 3
HDFS 770 - Development and Implementation of Prevention Science Programs Credits: 3
HDFS 787 - Resilience in Families Credits: 3
HDFS 852 - Theories of Human Development and Family Science Credits: 3
HDFS 860 - Family Policy Credits: 3
HDFS 893 - Evaluation of Prevention Science Programs Credits: 3
FSHS 950 - Theory Construction in Family Science Credits: 3
HHS 995 - Grant Writing and Management Credits: 3

Statistics and Research Methods:

Statistics: 9 credits

One of the Following:
HDFS 806 - Statistical Methods in Human Development and Family Science I Credits: 3
EDCEP 817 - Statistical Methods in Education Credits: 3
STAT 703 - Introduction to Statistical Methods for the Sciences Credits: 3
And one of the following:
HDFS 906 - Statistical Methods in Family Studies and Human Sciences II Credits: 3
EDCEP 917 - Experimental Design in Educational Research Credits: 3
STAT 705 - Regression and Analysis of Variance Credits: 3
And one of the following:
CFT 910 - Topics in Couple and Family Therapy Credits: 1-3
STAT 730 - Multivariate Statistical Methods Credits: 3

Research Methods: 9 credits

CFT 983 - Advanced Family Research Methods Credits: 3
HDFS 809 - Qualitative Research Methods in Human Development and Family Science Credits: 3
HHS 888 - Foundations in Research Methodology Credits: 3

Professional Development: Minimum 14 credits

CFT 970 - Specialization and Leadership Credits: 3
EDCI 943 - Principles of College Teaching Credits: 3
HDFS 981 - Applied Practicum in HDFS Credits: 1-3 (Can be repeated for elective credit)
HDFS 982 - College Teaching Practicum in HDFS Credits: 1-3 (Can be repeated for elective credit)
HDFS 983 - Research Practicum in HDFS Credits: 1-3 (Can be repeated for elective credit)

Electives: 15 credits

These 15 credits of electives should be based on student’s professional goals and must be approved by the student’s supervisory committee.

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