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Graduate Study in HDFS. Department of Human Development & Family Science Oklahoma State University humansciences.okstate.edu/hdfs. Is graduate study your next career path?. Why attend Graduate School? Advance your career Enhance your earning capacity - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Graduate Study in HDFSDepartment of
Human Development & Family ScienceOklahoma State University
humansciences.okstate.edu/hdfs
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Is graduate study yournext career path?
Why attend Graduate School?• Advance your career• Enhance your earning capacity• Satisfy and promote intellectual curiosity
Why HDFS & not another area of study?• Explore integrated, holistic approaches to development• Improve the lives of children, youth, families, &
communities• Focus on family risk and resilience
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How to find out more about Graduate Study in HDFS?
• Email faculty members & graduate students
• Complete a research practicum
• Complete an internship with an agency, faculty
member, or other professional organization
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HDFS Graduate Programs
Masters Degree Programs
Doctoral Degree Programs
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Masters Degree ProgramsChild & Family Services (CFS) • Focuses on the application of research, theory & best
practices to individual and family risk & resilience
Developmental & Family Science (DFS)• Focuses on social behavioral research
Early Childhood Education (ECE)• Focuses on the application of research, theory, &
best practices with children birth through age eight
NOTE: All required courses can be taken on either campus
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Child and Family ServicesCareer Options
• Community Program Positions• Child Development Specialist• Family Life Educator• Youth & Family Services/DHS Worker
•Other Program Positions • Childcare Administrator• Vocational Rehabilitation/Job Training Specialist• Extension Educator• Faith-Based Organization
• Health-related Programs
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Developmental & Family ScienceCareer Options
•Preparation for Doctoral Study•Child Development Specialist
•Policy-Related Positions•Researcher/Analyst•Evaluator•Grant Writer
•Social Service/Community Agency Positions •Child Advocate•Family Assessment Specialist•Project Manager
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• Teaching Positions• Research/Training based Child Development
Lab/School• Public or Private School – Preschool through Grade 3
• Child Care Center Positions• Director• Administrator• Evaluator
• Child Development Consulting Positions• Public or Private School• State or Federal Government Agency• Private Practice
Early Childhood EducationCareer Options
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Gerontology• Focuses on interdisciplinary research translating into
meaningful outreach and instructional programs improving quality of life for older citizens, their families, and communities
Marriage & Family Therapy (MFT)• Provides clinical training to work with clients on a wide
range of presenting problems including depression, anxiety, parent-child issues, abuse, violence, marital and premarital issues, trauma, and loss
• The only CAMFTE accredited program in Oklahoma
Masters Degree Programs
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• Senior Center, Intergenerational, Adult Day Care, Retirement or Assisted Living Positions• Evaluator• Research Consultant • Project Management• Leisure and Recreation Program Director• Nutrition Consultant• Long-Term Care Director
• Senior Employment/Volunteer Program Positions
• Home Health Care Administrative Positions
• Preparation for Doctoral Study
Gerontology Career Options
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• Licensed Counselor Positions• Individual and Family Therapist• Private Practice• Clinic
• State or Federal Government Agencies
• Program Positions• Case Manager• Crisis and Hotline Service Provider• Divorce Mediation• Residential Treatment• Substance Abuse Treatment
Marriage & Family TherapyCareer Options
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Specialize in Human Development, Family Science, or Gerontology
• Breadth: Substantive content across HDFS disciplines
• Depth: Substantive content within primary discipline
• Integration: Capitalize on strengths of HDFS disciplines
• Experience: Research, instruction, and various other applications enhancing individual and family resilience
Doctoral ProgramHuman Environmental Sciences
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PhD Career Options
• University Professor - public or private
• Statistician/Analyst
• Private Practice Consultant
• Center/Program Director
• Direct Government Research and Policy Programs
• Professional Journal Editor
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What to expect in Graduate School
• Complete required coursework
• Select thesis or non-thesis option
• Work with faculty members
• Enhance your professional development
• Expand your professional network of mentors
& colleagues
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Admission RequirementsApplication materials are due the semester PRIOR to admission!
Graduate College• Application (with $40 fee)• Official transcripts from all
colleges attended
HDFS Department• Graduate college application• Department application & 2-
3 page statement of goals• Resume (or CV)• 3 recommendation
letters/forms• GRE scores• Undergraduate GPA – 3.0
Graduate Record Exam (GRE): •www.ets.org•Testing available almost daily•Exam takes up to 4 hours•Scores sent to university 10-15 days after testing•$140 exam fee•OSU: 6546, HDFS: 4602
International Students•Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) •Official Transcript certified translation into English
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Admission Deadlines!
Fall• Scholarships/Fellowships• December 19
• Graduate College & HDFS Department• January 10
• MFT only admits for fall
Spring• Scholarships/Fellowships • December 19
• Graduate College & HDFS Department• October 15
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Financial SupportHuman Development and Family Science• Research Assistantships• Teaching Assistantships• Other Graduate Assistantships• Travel Support• Limited Scholarships and Fellowships
Graduate College• Limited Scholarships and Fellowships• Tuition Waivers• Health Benefits
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Support for GTAs/GRAs during 2010-2011 academic year
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For more information visit:http://humansciences.okstate.edu/
Email: [email protected]
gradcollege.okstate.edu
osu-tulsa.okstate.edu/gradservices
Or visit Graduate Student ServicesIn Tulsa – Main Hall CommonsIn Stillwater – 202 Whitehurst
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Questions?
Updated 04/29/10