HDFS at OSU Grad Brochure

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 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 (MFT applicants use this form)
• Resume
• Statement of Goals (2-3 pages)
• Three recommendations (letters and form required)
• Official GRE Scores for select specializations – (the GRE institution code for Oklahoma State University is 6546 & HDFS is 4602)
• NOTE: Check with the HDFS graduate coordinators regarding masters and doctoral program GRE requirements.
• If English is your second language, the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required for admission. A minimum of 79 on the internet-based TOEFL (or a minimum of 550 on the paper-based TOEFL) to demonstrate an acceptable level of spoken English.
• PDF and Email complete application files to: HDFS Graduate Coordinator, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for consideration

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

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

*A minimum Graduate GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale is preferred for prospective doctoral students and a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 is preferred for prospective master's students.

**GRE scores of 150 or higher in Verbal and 141 or higher in Quantitative and a 3.5 or higher in Analytical Writing (Good for 5 years).

Facilities

Department Contacts

Human Development and Family Science
233 Human Sciences
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078-6122
405-744-5057
FAX: 405-744-6344
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Internet: http://hes.okstate.edu/hdfs

Department Head:
Sue Williams, Ph.D.
233 Human Sciences
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK  74078
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Graduate Coordinator:
Laura Hubbs-Tait, Ph.D. 
233 Human 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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