INTRODUCTION TO GRADUATE STUDIES IN HUMAN SERVICES and CONSUMER SCIENCES (3) Orientation, history and philosophy of Human Services and Consumer Sciences. Analysis of current programs and future direction in the fi eld. Examination of research integrative framework.

INDEPENDENT STUDY (3) Individualized work on a project in area of specialty under supervision. Major advisor and/or instructor approval required (Prerequisites: HSCS 510, HSCS 534, and satisfactory completion of Graduate English requirement).

RESEARCH SEMINAR (3) Presentation of research papers and/or projects (Prerequisites: HSCS 511 and 534).

READINGS IN AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION IN HUMAN SERVICES and CONSUMER SCIENCES (3) Readings in and discussion of selected studies and recent developments in Human Services and Consumer Sciences.

SPECIAL TOPICS IN HUMAN SERVICES and CONSUMER SCIENCES (3) Selected topics in an identifi ed area of study in the Department of Human Services and Consumer Sciences (Prerequisite: instructor’s consent).

ADMINISTRATION and SUPERVISION OF HUMAN SERVICES and CONSUMER SCIENCES (3) Qualifi cations and responsibilities of supervisors and administrators; criteria for evaluating supervision and administration in Human Services and Consumer Sciences.

SEMINAR IN HUMAN SERVICES & CONSUMER SCIENCES (3) Individual reports and discussions of proposed research and/or specific topic related to current societal issues in Human Services and Consumer Sciences. Oral presentation of scheduled seminars required. Two lecture hours and two practicum hours per week.

CURRENT TRENDS IN HUMAN SERVICES and CONSUMER SCIENCES (3) Study of recent advances and current research related to consumer behavior and changing societal needs and psychology, with particular emphasis on programs of Human Services and Consumer Sciences at various educational levels.

ADVANCED RESEARCH (3) Survey of research theories, methods and processes involved in designing research studies.

THESIS WRITING (3) Directed individual study on Human Services and Consumer Sciences thesis topic (Prerequisite: Approval of graduate advisor required).