The Department of Human Development and Family Studies uses a variety of criteria in assessing a prospective students' ability to successfully complete a graduate program. Each applicant's qualifications are evaluated according to the Department's general criteria and the specific requirements of the program to which the applicant has applied.

All admissions are competitive and determined by the number of vacancies, the qualifications of applicants, and availability of faculty. In special cases, provisional admission to these programs may be offered with specific requirements needing to be met prior to receiving regular standing. Applicants must submit all application materials by February 1 for admission to the program beginning in the Fall of the following academic year. See the Graduate Admission chapter in the catalog for additional information.