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Individuals who are not formally admitted into a Human Development and Family Science (H.D.F.S.) graduate degree program , but wish to enroll in H.D.F.S. courses may do so as a non-matriculated student. Non-matriculated students may take up to a maximum of nine credit hours of coursework, beyond which they must apply to be formally admitted into a graduate degree program. Students who have completed coursework on a non-matriculated basis, prior to their admission into the graduate program, may petition to have the courses applied towards their degree requirements.
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In preparation for the review, all graduate students are required to complete the Annual Review for Graduate Students form, and attach your current Curriculum Vitae (C.V).
Note that you will be able to attach your C.V. at the end of the online form. Both of these documents will be forwarded to your advisor.NOTE: The deadline for completion is on or before April 15th.
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At least 12 credits of elective coursework must be selected from the H.D.F.S. Department or related programs (e.g., Psychology, Education, Policy Studies, Sociology, Anthropology). Graduate courses are indicated by their course number (500 or above). Students should consult with their faculty advisor prior to selecting courses. Elective courses should be consistent with the student’s academic interests and goals , and form a coherent program of study. For a complete list of available courses, please consult the Syracuse University Course Catalog.
Culminating Project/Research Options (3 crs.):
Students are required to select one of the following options to fulfill either the Master’s Applied Project/Internship or Thesis requirement.
HFS 996 - Masters Project 3 credit(s)
This practical/applied option requires students to undertake an applied project or internship in real-world settings.
HFS 997 - Masters Thesis 3 credit(s)
This theoretical/research-based option requires students to undertake a scholarly thesis with data analyses and is particularly suitable for those interested in a research career or a Ph.D. program.
Independent Study:
M.S. students may take up to 3 credits as “Independent Study.” An independent study may include research projects, literature reviews, or other scholarly activities beyond those involved in standard coursework. All independent studies are conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Students must complete the “Independent Study Form.” The independent study must be completed in the semester when it is undertaken.
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In addition to their coursework, M.A. students must complete a “master’s project.” Students are expected to work in service or agency settings on projects approved by their faculty committees. Students must communicate with the HDFS Internship Coordinator 4-6 weeks prior to the start of the semester to secure a placement agency. Applied work can include assisting an agency to plan and/or implement a program for families/children at a human service agency or related program on the local, national, or international level. Projects have been conducted in agencies such as the Children’s Defense Fund, Head Start, and local childcare programs.
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When the project is completed, the student must provide a written report to his/her faculty advisor who will ascertain the quality of the project and provide feedback. After the faculty advisor has given his/her approval of the document, the student should submit a copy of the project to the other members of the committee (3-4 weeks). After all committee members have approved the document, the student can set the final defense date. M.A. students Students are not required to complete a Request for Examination form. Students should follow the American Psychological Association (A.P.A.) guidelines. Students are responsible for properly tracking their practicum hours (90 per semester) via the timesheets provided by the HDFS Internship Coordinator.
Defenses may be scheduled during the fall and spring semesters only.
The final oral defense of a project may be waived if any of the following conditions are met.
Student has written up the specific project for a scientific journal and it has been published or is in press (as primary author)
Student has presented on the specific project at a national conference (as primary author)
Student’s grant proposal based on the project has been funded (as primary investigator)
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Overarching Introduction. The introductory section should provide an introduction to the general topic area. It should state the importance of studying the topic, backed by theoretical or conceptual model(s) and a brief review of relevant literature. After introducing the topic, this section should then summarize the proposed papers, describing how they are important to the study of the general topic area. The student will then include a reference section for the overarching introduction.
Proposed Paper 1. This section will propose a publishable-quality paper 1 in the topic area, written with a target journal in mind. It will typically include the following sections:
Introduction. This section will typically include a) theoretical or conceptual model, b) literature review, c) research aims or hypotheses.
Proposed methods. This section will include information about the participants,
procedures, and methods used in the study. For primary data collection projects, this will include information about how participants will be recruited, target number of participants, and the proposed procedures and measures. For secondary analysis projects, this section will include a description of the data and procedures used to collect it, and descriptive information about the sample and/or analytic sample to be used in the paper. In addition, this section should describe the proposed analyses for the paper.References for Paper 1.
Proposed Paper 2. This section will propose a publishable-quality paper 2 in the topic area, written with a target journal in mind. This should be tailored to the research questions for Paper 2. It will typically include the following sections:
Introduction. This section will typically include a) theoretical or conceptual model, b) literature review, c) research aims or hypotheses.
Proposed methods. This section will include information about the participants,
procedures, and methods used in the study. For primary data collection projects, this will include information about how participants will be recruited, target number of participants, and the proposed procedures and measures. For secondary analysis projects, this section will include a description of the data and procedures used to collect it, and descriptive information about the sample and/or analytic sample to be used in the paper. In addition, this section should describe the proposed analyses for the paper.References for Paper 2.
Proposed Paper 3. This section will propose a publishable-quality paper 3 in the topic area, written with a target journal in mind. This should be tailored to the research questions for Paper 3. It will typically include the following sections:
Introduction. This section will typically include a) theoretical or conceptual model, b) literature review, c) research aims or hypotheses.
Proposed methods. This section will include information about the participants,
procedures, and methods used in the study. For primary data collection projects, this will include information about how participants will be recruited, target number of participants, and the proposed procedures and measures. For secondary analysis projects, this section will include a description of the data and procedures used to collect it, and descriptive information about the sample and/or analytic sample to be used in the paper. In addition, this section should describe the proposed analyses for the paper.References for Paper 3.
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Abstract (for the dissertation as a whole)
Overarching Introduction. The introductory section should provide an introduction to the general topic area. It should state the importance of studying the topic, backed by theoretical or conceptual model(s) and a brief review of relevant literature. After Introducing the topic, this section should then summarize the papers, describing how they are important to the study of the general topic area. The student will then include a reference section for the overarching introduction.
Paper 1. This section will be a publishable-quality paper 1 in the topic area, written with a target journal in mind. This paper 1 should be specifically tailored to address its unique research questions, clearly distinguishing it from other papers in the dissertation. It will typically include the following sections, depending on what is appropriate for the journal:
Introduction. This section will typically include a) theoretical or conceptual model, b) literature review, c) research aims or hypotheses.
Methods. This section will include information about the participants, procedures, and methods used in the study.
Results. This section will discuss the results for paper 1, with appropriate reporting of statistics, tables and figures.
Discussion. This section will contextualize the results of paper 1, linking it to the theoretical models and prior literature, providing potential explanations for findings, and discussing the implications of the findings.
References for Paper 1.
Paper 2. This section will propose a publishable-quality paper 2 in the topic area, written with a target journal in mind. This should be tailored to the research questions for Paper 2. It will typically include the following sections:
Introduction. This section will typically include a) theoretical or conceptual model, b) literature review, c) research aims or hypotheses.
Methods. This section will include information about the participants, procedures, and methods used in the study.
Results. This section will discuss the results for paper 2, with appropriate reporting of statistics, tables and figures.
Discussion. This section will contextualize the results of paper 2, linking it to the theoretical models and prior literature, providing potential explanations for findings, and discussing the implications of the findings.
References for Paper 2.
Paper 3. This section will propose a publishable-quality paper 3 in the topic area, written with a target journal in mind. This should be tailored to the research questions for Paper 3. It will typically include the following sections:
Introduction. This section will typically include a) theoretical or conceptual model, b) literature review, c) research aims or hypotheses.
Methods. This section will include information about the participants, procedures, and methods used in the study.
Results. This section will discuss the results for paper 3, with appropriate reporting of statistics, tables and figures.
Discussion. This section will contextualize the results of paper 3, linking it to the theoretical models and prior literature, providing potential explanations for findings, and discussing the implications of the findings.
References for Paper 3.
Overarching Conclusion. This section will discuss the results across the three papers. It will analyze how the three studies support or do not support the theoretical models or prior literature, discuss notable findings, and discuss the implications of the findings as a whole. The student will then include a reference section for the overarching discussion.
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