Graduate study in Human Development and Family Science prepares students in the creation, dissemination, and application of knowledge that enhances the quality of life for individuals and families. HDFS has a 50-year history of providing quality graduate education in family and child studies.

Career opportunities include child development specialist, administrative positions in human service programs, the Cooperative Extension Service, private practice, or doctoral study.

Master of Science Degree

Applicants are admitted to one of the following specializations:

Doctor of Philosophy Degree

The Ph.D. in Human Environmental Sciences with specialization in HDFS is a research doctoral program designed to promote breadth, depth, and integration in Human Development and Family Science through research and other experiences. Doctoral students collaborate with faculty and other graduate students on research projects which integrate the theoretical and empirical knowledge base in HDFS and investigate key processes associated with individual and relationship competence.

Ph.D. Program Description

Graduate Admission Requirements

All applicants must submit for review:

• OSU Graduate College Application
  • Official Transcript(s)*:
• Department Application Form
  • Resume
  • Statement of Goals (2-3 pages)
  • Three recommendations (letters and form required)
  • Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores**
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score (575 minimum) when English is a second language

For Fall admissions, the postmark deadline for application materials is February 15.

For the MFT Specialization students are only admitted to begin study in the fall semester. The postmark deadline for application materials is January 10.

For Spring admissions, the postmark deadline for application materials is October 15.

*A minimum Graduate GPA of 3.5 is preferred for prospective doctoral students and a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 is preferred for prospective master’s students.

**GRE scores of 450 or higher in EACH of Verbal and Quantitative and a 3.5 or higher in Analytical Writing (Good for 5 years).

Faculty

Department Contacts

Human Development and Family Science
233 Human Environmental Sciences
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078-6122
405-744-5057
FAX: 405-744-2800
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Internet: http://hes.okstate.edu/hdfs

Department Head:
Sue Williams, Ph.D.
233 Human Environmental Sciences
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK  74078
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Graduate Coordinator:
Laura Hubbs-Tait, Ph.D. 
233 Human Environmental Sciences
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK  74078
Phone: (405) 744-8360
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OSU-Tulsa Graduate Coordinator:
Amanda Sheffield Morris
Associate Professor, Human Development at OSU-Tulsa
OSU-Tulsa Graduate Coordinator
1110 MH
Tulsa, OK 74106-0700
Phone: (918) 594-8361
Fax: (918) 594-8558
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