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Twin Cities Campus
Family Social Science M.A.Family Social Science
College of Education and Human Development
Link to a list of faculty for this program.
Contact Information
Department of Family Social Science, 290 McNeal Hall, 1985 Buford Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55108 (612-625-3116; fax: 612-625-4227)
Email:
fsosgrad@umn.edu
Along with the program-specific requirements listed below, please read the
General Information section of
this
website for requirements that apply to all major fields.
The program of study uses methods of social science to examine family systems and their interactions with various environments. The curriculum supports study in several broad theme areas: family economic well-being, families and mental health, family diversity, and relationships and development across the life span.
Program Delivery
Prerequisites for Admission
The preferred undergraduate GPA for admittance to the program
is 3.00.
Other requirements to be completed before admission:
Three overall criteria guide admissions decisions: 1) evidence of strong academic preparation and the ability and desire to perform graduate level scholarship, including research; 2) fit of the applicant's professional goals with family social science (FSoS) faculty scholarship and with the overall FSoS mission, that is, enhancing the well-being of diverse families in a changing world; and 3) unique contributions applicant would make to FSoS values, including social relevance, collaboration, inclusiveness, excellence, innovation, and diversity.
Special Application Requirements:
For more information about application requirements and procedures, consult the Family Social Science web page at http://www.cehd.umn.edu/fsos/default.asp.
Applicants for the master's program are reviewed only once per year. The application deadline is December 1 for admission fall semester of the following year.
International applicants must submit score(s) from one of the following tests:
Key to test
abbreviations
(TOEFL, IELTS, MELAB).
For an online application or for more information about graduate education admissions, see the
General Information section of this
website.
Program Requirements
Plan A: Plan A requires
14
major credits,
6
credits outside the major,
and
10
thesis credits.
The final exam is oral.
Plan B: Plan B requires
20
major credits and
6
credits outside the major.
The final exam is oral.
A capstone project is required.
Capstone Project:Students must demonstrate familiarity with the tools of research or scholarship in the field of family social science, the ability to work independently, and the ability to present the results of their investigation effectively, by completing at least one Plan B project.
The project should involve a combined total of approximately 120 hours (the equivalent of three full-time weeks) of work. The graduate faculty specifies both the nature and extent of the options available to satisfy this requirement, and whether the requirement is to be satisfied in conjunction with, or independent of, the courses in the student's program.
This program may be completed with a minor.
Use of 4xxx courses towards program requirements is not permitted.
A minimum GPA of 3.50
is required for students to remain in good standing.
The M.A. program is offered under Plan A and Plan B. Plan A requires at least 30 credits, including at least 20 course credits, of which 6 credits are outside the department in a related field, and 10 thesis credits. The Plan A master's is recommended for students who intend to pursue a Ph.D. degree.
Plan B requires at least 30 credits, including at least 26 course credits, of which 6 credits are outside the department in a related field, and at least 4 credits for a Plan B project. The Plan B master's is for students who wish to further their education so that they may hold positions of responsibility serving families. Although the instruction is based on research, the Plan B degree is not intended to provide intensive research training. The Plan B program is understood to be a terminal degree and is not recommended for students who intend to pursue the Ph.D. degree. Consult the department for the most current information.
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