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The on-campus Master of Science in Human Development and Family Sciences is a research-focused program that mandates a thesis, equipping graduates for roles as university faculty, professional researchers across diverse fields, and human services practitioners. HDFS master's candidates enroll in two theory courses (Human Development Theories and Family Theories), research methodology, two statistics classes, and an HDFS foundations course. Every master's student must finish a thesis involving original research along with a minimum of 6 thesis research credit hours. Outside these core requirements, students can customize their studies through 15 elective hours (out of 37 total) to align with their individual career goals and academic interests.