| I. | Research Courses | 12 | |
| ED | 500 | Introduction to Data Analysis | 3 |
| ED | 501 | Understanding Educational Research | 3 |
| IFD | 600-601 | Thesis OR | 6 |
| IFD | 602-603 | Problem in Lieu of Thesis | 6 |
| II. | Subject-Matter Courses | 18 | |
| IFD | 501 | Family Life Education | 3 |
| IFD | 503 | Cultural Foundations of Family Life | 3 |
| IFD | 515 | The Family: Middle and Later Years | 3 |
| IFD | 516 | The Individual and Family Development | 3 |
| IFD | 520 | Advanced Child Development | 3 |
| IFD | 525 | Contemporary Aspects of Education for Parenthood | 3 |
| III. | Approved Elective | 6 | |
| Total Semester Hours | 36 | ||
| IV. | Subject-Matter Comprehensive Examination | ||