Dr. Deborah Bailey, Graduate Coordinator for the Master of Science Degree in Human Development and Family Studies

The Master of Science Degree in Human Development and Family Studies, in the Department of Human Environmental Studies, uses a culturally sensitive approach to the study of human development and family studies.

The primary objective of this program is to expand students' knowledge of individual and family development, thereby preparing them for careers that focus on the enhancement of the quality of life for children, adolescents, and adults of all ages. Basic to the philosophy of this program is the assumption that individual development is best understood within the context of the family and its surrounding environments.

Graduates of this program will have an educational background to work in human service areas that provide support and intervention for persons of all ages and their families. This coursework also prepares students for further graduate study at the Ph.D. level.

We hope this site answers many of the questions you have about the Master of Science in Human Development and Family Studies at Central Michigan University. If you have additional questions, please call or e-mail Candace Maylee at 989-774-2613 or mayle1ce@cmich.edu.

Candace Maylee, Assistant Graduate Coordinator for the Master of Science Degree in Human Development and Family Studies

Thank you for visiting CMU’s web site for the Master of Science in Human Development and Family Studies program. My name is Candace Maylee. I serve as the assistant coordinator of the MS in HDFS program.

Students completing the MS in HDFS program receive very individualized attention in obtaining their educational goals. The 9-15 hours of electives, included as part of this program, enables students to take coursework in their specific areas of interest within the field.

I hope you find this web site informative. Please contact me if you have questions not answered within the web site information. If you would like to arrange a campus visits and/or receive a self-directed application packet, I would be glad to assist you. I may be contacted at mayle1ce@cmich.edu or 989-774-2613.