2001-2003 Graduate Catalog - Texas Southern University: ::em.tsu ...

3. Become involved in the research process and recognize the role of research in enabling families to meet thoseneeds essential to social and economic progress.3. Develop skills in research that will enable them to pursue advanced graduate studies.ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSAdmission to any of the graduate programs in the department is dependent on completion of undergraduate courses thatprovide the necessary background for success in the graduate program. Students entering the graduate program during theFall semester must register for HSCS 510 and English 501 or a specialization course. Those entering during the Springsemester are advised to enroll in English 501 and a specialization course, and enroll in HSCS 510 during the following Fallsemester.The Master’s DegreeAn individual program of study may be designed for the student in collaboration with his or her major professor and/orcommittee. The program provides for a concentration in either Child and Family Development, Foods and Nutrition FamilyStudies or Human Services and Consumer Sciences.DEGREE REQUIREMENTSThe Department of Human Services and Consumer Sciences offers two programs leading to the Master’s degree:1. Plan A Master of Science degree - a minimum of thirty (30) semester credit hours and an acceptable thesis.2. Plan B Master of Science - a minimum of thirty-six (36) semester credit hours and an acceptable research project.Major areas of specialization include: Child and Family Development, Foods and Nutrition, Human Services andConsumer Sciences.Students who select either Plan A and B must meet the general requirements for all graduate students as prescribed in thisbulletin. Degree plans must be approved by the Chair of the Department and the program advisor prior to submission to theGraduate School. Additionally, any identified content deficiencies must be removed as advised.PLAN AMaster of Science (Thesis)This plan is designed to provide instruction to prospective and in-service teachers, practitioners, professional career studentsand others who wish to supplement their undergraduate education and expand their research capabilities in Human Servicesand Consumer Sciences and the health-related sciences through additional study at the graduate level.General Requirements: A minimum of thirty (30) semester credit hours and an acceptable thesis.Allocation of Thirty Semester Credit HoursCourse Requirements1. Core Course (Required) ..............................................................................................15 SCHHSCS 510 (3) HSCS 512 (3) HSCS 534 (3)HSCS 760 (3) HSCS 762 (3)2. Major Course (Required or as advised) ...................................................................... 12 SCHSpecialization 600 level Specialization 500 levelSpecialization 600 level Specialization 500 levelA. At least twelve semester credit hours in one of the following fields:83