Program Details
The Master of Science degree requires a minimum of 30 semester hours including thesis, or 36 hours for a nonthesis plan, with courses chosen in consultation with the major professor. Students without appropriate background in the chosen specialization w
- Location:
- Lubbock, United States
- Program Type:
- Full Degree
- Degree Level:
- Doctorate
- Specialty:
- Human Services
Program Overview
- Program Description:
- The Master of Science degree requires a minimum of 30 semester hours including thesis, or 36 hours for a nonthesis plan, with courses chosen in consultation with the major professor. Students without appropriate background in the chosen specialization will be required to take undergraduate leveling courses designated by the department. The Doctor of Philosophy degree requires a minimum of 45 hours beyond the master's degree, including at least 15 hours in the specialization area.
Graduate students may obtain a secondary-level home economics or family and consumer sciences teaching certificate by completing course work prescribed in the Texas Standards for Teacher Certification. Selected credits earned for certification may apply toward a graduate degree in family and consumer sciences education.