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Human Development and Family Science Minor and Educational Psychology Master's
Minor and Master of Science (M.S.)
Program type:
Major
Minor
Grad Track
Format:
AOP
Est. time to complete:
2-3 years
Credit Hours:
51
Add to your education with a minor in Human Development and Family Science and learn
more about working with children and families across a wide array of professional
areas as you pursue a master’s in Educational Psychology.
Human Development and Family Science courses give students a broad knowledge of human
development, family development and family systems in preparation for working with
people and communities in a variety of career fields ranging from local organizations,
to non-profit, to government agencies. The Master of Science degree in Educational
Psychology at the University of North Texas focuses on research, measurement and intervention
related to learning and cognition.
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Request More InfoWhy earn a degree in Human Development and Family Science Minor and Educational Psychology Master's?
This minor is suggested for students whose careers might involve children and families, for students who desire enrichment in family life education and for students in preprofessional studies leading to careers in medicine and family law.
In addition to an in-depth familiarity with research and assessment processes, our Educational Psychology program will help you develop a thorough understanding of the physical, cognitive, behavioral and social-emotional influences that affect learning. This knowledge will prepare you for a variety of leadership roles in educational and community settings.
We offer coursework in four specialization areas:
- Family policy and program administration
- Gifted and talented
- Learning and development
- Research, measurement and evaluation
Several of these provide avenues for earning additional professional certification or licensing.
Marketable Skills
- Critique and apply research
- Employ appropriate assessment/statistical analyses
- Provide technical assistance to agencies
- Oral and written communication
- Collaborate with stakeholders to improve outcomes
Human Development and Family Science Minor and Educational Psychology Master's Highlights
A number of conferences are held on campus each year, where you can learn about the
latest research, share your own ideas and gain new perspectives.
The Leaders in Family Education student organization provides professional development
opportunities, options to attend seminars and conferences and chances to participate
in community service projects.
Our programs have been recognized by the National Council on Family Relations and
U.S. News & World Report.
Our faculty members have diverse research and professional interests leading to high-quality,
intervention-based research in: academic acceleration of gifted students, adolescent
development, educational and cognitive assessment, evaluation of intervention programs
in schools and other settings, parent-child relationships, parent involvement and
therapy with abused children.
The Department of Educational Psychology, which oversees this degree program, is affiliated
with various research and intervention centers. These affiliations provide research
and development opportunities for faculty and students.
Many of our courses provide you with a variety of observational or hands-on practical
experiences through service learning and volunteer opportunities with community or
university organizations such as UNT’s Kristin Farmer Autism Center, the Texas HIPPY
Center and the UNT Child Development Laboratory.
What can you do with a Human Development and Family Science Minor and Educational Psychology Master’s?
Top Educational Psychology careers include:
- Family and Child Program Administrator
- Family Intervention Specialist
- Family Education Advocate
- Gifted and Talented Coordinator/Administrator
- Gifted and Talented Specialist
- K-12 Advanced Academics Teacher
- Learning and Development Specialist
- Early Childhood Education
- Community Based Service
- Program Evaluation Administrator
- Clinical Research Assistant
- Evaluation and Research Associate
Human Development and Family Science Minor and Educational Psychology Master's Courses You Could Take
Childhoods Across Time, Space and Place (3 hrs)
This course is an introduction to the study of children and childhoods. It is centered
on the sociology of childhood and will explore the study of children and childhoods
across time, space and place in order to better understand complexity of young children.
Guidance of Children and Youth (3 hrs)
Students will learn best practices in individual and group guidance and management
of children from birth through adolescence with a focus on behavior in the context
of family, culture and social practices.
Introduction to Educational Psychology (3 hrs)
Topics include review of theories and applications of educational psychology; basic
concepts in learning, cognition, development and their applications to teaching and
learning context.
Foundations of Educational Research Methodology (3 hrs)
This course is an overview of the process of conducting research, from formulating
research questions to sampling, data collection, analysis and drawing inferences.
The main focus is on being able to understand, evaluate and utilize published research,
both qualitative and quantitative. Final product is a detailed critique of published
research.
Family Law and Policy (3 hrs)
Topics include laws and policies affecting families. Attention is paid to the major
child and family policy domains, the current major research developments in each domain
and the relevant policy debate from a family science perspective.
Family, School and Community (3 hrs)
his course analyzes family, school and community resources and needs as related to
the family life cycle; child welfare and education, ecological approach; and exploration
of careers related to children and families. Strategies to improve communication and
collaboration are emphasized with a focus on family types, cultures, economic conditions,
school systems, community services, political forces, advocacy groups and other factors
that impact young children and their families.
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