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All students are required to choose a permanent advisor by the end of their second semester. Given that new students will be exposed only to a portion of the HDFS faculty during their first year, they are expected to meet with each faculty member to discuss research activities, as well as their own research interests and professional goals. Choosing a permanent faculty advisor is an important decision that students should make only after careful consideration. A student’s interests should align with their advisor’s areas of expertise. The selection of a permanent advisor involves a significant commitment on the part of the faculty and therefore requires their explicit agreement. Students should be aware of their permanent advisor’s expectations and approach to graduate training. Students are expected to meet regularly with their advisors. Once a faculty member has agreed to accept a student as a permanent advisee, the student must notify the department administrative assistant in writing, of the change in advisors.
Transfer Credits
Graduate courses completed at a previous institution may be petitioned to apply to HDFS graduate degree requirements. Courses in research methodology, statistics, and HDFS or related disciplines are eligible for consideration. Courses with a grade of B- or lower, taken Pass/Fail, or completed more than five years prior to the student’s entry into the program will not be considered. Grades from other institutions are not included in the Syracuse University GPA.
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Students who fail to meet the minimum requirements are subject to academic probation. To return to good standing students who fall below cumulative GPA of 3.0, have one semester to reestablish their GPA. Students who earn a B- or lower in a required course must retake the course the next semester it is offered.
Dismissal
Students are subject to dismal under the following conditions:
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After the faculty advisor has given his/her approval, the thesis is to be submitted to the thesis committee members for their feedback and suggestions. Committee members should be given at least four weeks to provide feedback. At the end of this period, committee members may require students to make changes to the thesis. Only after all committee members have given their approval should a thesis defense date be scheduled. Students should include a faculty member (other than the 3 committee members) to chair the committee. At the Masters level the chair can be from within the Human Development and Family Science Department or from other departments/colleges throughout the University. This person will act as the representative of the Graduate School and will moderate the thesis defense. Read up on the procedures for graduate students defending theses or dissertations found at the Graduate School graduation requirements page. All M.S. students must complete a Request for Examination form, at least three weeks prior to your defense date.
Defenses may only be scheduled during the fall and spring semesters. All thesis defenses are open to the public and students are expected to provide the departmental administrative assistant with an abstract of their thesis two weeks prior to the defense. One copy of the thesis should be made available in the departmental office for public reading two weeks prior to the defense.
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CFS 732 Research Methods for Child and Family Studies II
* Students must also select an additional research methods course (advanced statistics, qualitative research) in preparation for their doctoral research, 3 credit(s).
Elective Course Requirements (36 credits):
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Prior to the dissertation proposal defense (see below), a student must identify a committee that will guide and evaluate their dissertation. The committee consists of a dissertation advisor and two additional faculty members. They will serve as the student’s “core committee.” Members of the core committee must be tenured or tenure-track faculty. Typically the core committee is comprised of department or university faculty. In rare cases, faculty from other peer institutions may serve as a committee member.
Dissertation Proposal:
The dissertation is the culmination of a program of advanced study leading to the doctoral degree. It should embody the result of original research that constitutes a significant contribution to the body of knowledge in child development or family studies. It is expected to possess a unity of theme, provide evidence of originality and critical judgment, and exhibit credible literary quality worthy of publication. Prior to beginning their dissertation, doctoral candidates must receive approval from their dissertation committee (see below).
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Students who wish to claim an exemption to a standing policy and/or procedure may file a petition with the department stating their request and rationale. All petitions will be reviewed by the department chair, and/or the graduate committee for approval.
Leave of Absence
Students requesting a leave from the University for personal or health reasons prior to completing their degree requirements must file an Official Leave of Absence which can be obtained from the department administrative assistant. The form must be submitted whether or not they intend to return.
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The Department of Human Development and Family Science operates the Bernice M. Wright Child Development Laboratory School. The Child Development Laboratory is accredited by The National Association for the Education of Young Children and is New York State Licensed and provides opportunities for faculty research, teacher training, and community service. Founded as a model of the parent cooperative movement in early childhood education, parent involvement continues to be a valued and important part of the nursery school program. The program is staffed by both graduate and undergraduate students from the Department of Human Development and Family Science and the School of Education and others and offers a strong inclusive component that enhances developmental and cultural perspectives of its children and families.
Computer Resources
Among the first things you will want to do when you arrive at Syracuse University is get your personal computer and other devices up and running on the University’s high-speed wireless (AirOrangeX) and wired (Ethernet) networks.
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