Master of Science Degree in Human Development

University of Maine

The 30-credit minimum graduate program in Human Development (MS) is designed to provide advanced training, with special emphasis on child development and family relations. This program is designed for those interested in working in the human development field in such leadership positions as center director, director of services, program coordinator, case manager or project manager. Students take six required core classes, two electives, and a six-credit internship and/or thesis.The curriculum is designed to:Train students in the fundamentals of professional practice in agencies serving children, adolescents, adults and familiesProvide students with advanced content in one or more research areas (e.g., early childhood, human sexuality, family relationships)Provide students with internship opportunities in human service programs or in applied research mentored by a faculty memberAll candidates for the MS degree in Human Development must complete the following 6 core graduate courses:HUD 551 – Fundamentals of Human DevelopmentHUD 552 – Professional Practices in Human DevelopmentHUD 553 – Program Planning and Evaluation in Human DevelopmentHUD 554 – Legislation and Policy in Human DevelopmentHUD 555 – Grant Development in Human DevelopmentHUD 556 – Introduction to Research Methods in Child Development and Family RelationsIn addition to the coursework outlined above, students must complete six credit hours of HUD elective courses.In their second year, students must also complete 6 credits of:HUD 601 – Supervised Fieldwork in Child Development and Family RelationsHUD 699 – Graduate Thesis/Research

College of Education and Human Development