What should I study?
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Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) B.A.Ed.
HDFS is a bachelor's degree pre-professional program that will empower you to pursue further education or join careers to improve the lives of children, their families, and their communities.
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Learning Sciences and Psychological Studies (LSPS) Ph.D.
The Learning Sciences and Psychological Studies Ph.D. concentration prepares graduates for research careers developing new understandings of how people learn, how technology can be used to enhance learning, and what classroom designs maximize student learning.
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School Counseling M.Ed.
Become licensed to be a school counselor through a program that focuses on building students' strengths and advocating for environments that foster positive youth development.
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School Psychology Ph.D.
The School Psychology doctoral program integrates field experience in an intensive program that prepares students as researchers and clinicians proficient in assessment, intervention, prevention, and program development. Graduates are eligible to seek licensure as a psychologist.