Graduate Programs
All graduate programs in the Department
of Human Development integrate research-based knowledge
with human-based values. We promote the quality
of life of our society's most basic elements-individuals,
families, and communities We value collaboration,
inclusion, equity, empowerment, passion, and celebration
in our work. We also embody a lived commitment
to the land grant mission of integrating teaching,
research, and outreach. Distinctive features of
our graduate programs include:
- A commitment to the highest standard of
relevance-research, teaching, and outreach
that meets real needs of real people;
- A faculty that is both nationally known and
committed to nurturing the best in our students;
- Opportunities to work closedly with faculty
and peers on research, journal articles, and
professional presentations;
- Opportunities to apply knowledge in real-world
settings. (Three such settings are part of
our department: The Child Development Center
for Learning and Research, The Adult Day Services,
and the Family Therapy Center);
- Membership of all doctoral students on one
or more faculty research teams;
- Training and practica in university teaching
for all doctoral students who desire these
experiences; and
- A bi-weekly professional seminar attended
by students and faculty. These seminars provide
professional socialization through mentoring,
making presentations, and connecting with each
faculty members.
Graduate Programs in Human Development include:
Master of science degree with programs
in Adult
Learning and Human Resources Development (Northern
Virginia campus), Human Development with a professional
human services focus (Blacksburg campus), and Marriage
and Family Therapy (Northern Virginia campus)
Ph.D. degree with programs in
Adult Development and Aging (Blacksburg), Adult
Learning and Human Resources Development (Northern
Virginia), Child and Adolescent
Development (Blacksburg),
Family Studies (Blacksburg), and Marriage
and Family Therapy (Blacksburg)
Post-Master's Certificates in
Marriage and Family Therapy (Blacksburg and Northern
Virginia campuses)
A Graduate Certificate in Gerontology,
offered through the Center
for Gerontology, may be obtained in conjunction
with the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in any of the
options available in Blacksburg.
For Further Information, Contact:
Katherine Surface
Enrollment/Program Specialist
Department of Human Development
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State
University
Blacksburg, VA 24061-0416
(540) 231-6149
ksurface@vt.edu
|
 |
