MFHD Master's Program

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in a related field, or they should complete a series of courses, in addition to their bachelor’s degree, that prepare them for graduate study.

Students interested in the MFHD Master’s degree program should complete the following prerequisites:

• Upper Division Writing (300-400 Level)
• Statistics
• Research Methods
• One Upper Division Human Development Course (300-400 Level)
• One Upper Division Marriage/Couples or Family Course (300-400 Level)

Completion of all prerequisites is not required at the time of application/admission, but the admissions committee will need to see progress toward the completion of these prerequisites. If you have questions about the prerequistes, especially if a course will meet the requirement, please email your question to mfhdgrad@byu.edu

Master's Curriculum

The MFHD MS program provides a combination of depth and breadth in studying family sciences and human development, as well as the methods used in social science research. During the first year, you will participate in a core curriculum that provides a broad understanding of theories, research findings, issues, methods and application strategies in the field. Content courses in both family science and human development are required of each student. Additionally, each student will complete a thesis as part of the MS degree. The master’s degree can be a terminal degree, but most frequently it is preparation for additional graduate training in related areas of interest.