• The Human Development and Social Policy Master's Degree involves research and study on important issues of human development and family relations in the context of community and society. The program is multidisciplinary and emphasizes the application of knowledge to public policy.
  • The program prepares students for leadership positions in the fields of human services, policy development, program administration, and advocacy for individuals, families, and communities. It also prepares students for advanced degree programs in a variety of fields, from human development to psychology, sociology, planning, health, and business.
  • Students can choose to complete a master's thesis or a master's project. A master's thesis involves a research study enabling students to gain an in-depth understanding of research methods and how research can benefit society.
  • The master's project option involves a project that could be but is not limited to, an analysis of the literature on a specific topic, an internship culminating in a project, designing a program, developing curriculum materials, a community-based project, or completion of a graduate certificate.