Human Development & Family Studies Master of Science

Parenting and Family Life Education are rapidly growing fields of research and practice. Demand for professionals to teach and create supportive systems for families is arising from government leaders, community agencies, court systems, through prisons, social service organizations, religious organizations, schools, and communities.

The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences at North Carolina State University and the Department of Human Development and Family Studies at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro offer a Masters of Science degree in Human Development and Family Studies with a concentration in Family Life and Parent Education.

This program is designed to make all coursework accessible to students enrolled at either the University of North Carolina at Greensboro or North Carolina State University. Course delivery methods include:

• Web-based classes
• Seminar classes with a live internet feed connecting classrooms at both institutions
• On-campus seminars at both institutions

Admissions:

Students may apply to the joint program through either institution via the normal admissions procedures. A joint admissions committee will evaluate all applicants and be responsible for assigning the home institution.

For more information please contact:

Dr. Karen DeBord (NC State)
Phone: (919) 515-9147
Email: karen_debord@ncsu.edu

or

Dr. Anne Fletcher (UNCG)
Phone:(336) 256-0135
Email: anne_fletcher@uncg.edu

Web Site: http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/fcs/masters/index.php