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Master of Human Development and Family Sciences
- San Marcos, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Master of science in human development with an optional child life concentration.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop knowledge of Human Development and Family Sciences and apply scientific reasoning
- Data interpretation
- and clear reporting of findings to academic or practical tasks. Evaluate relevant information and communicate findings effectively.
Career outcomes
- Child life specialist
- Nonprofit and early childhood leadership
- Government research coordinator
- Community college faculty
- Doctoral study
Curriculum
- 36 Credit hours
- Thesis or non-thesis. Human and family development
- Cultural diversity
- Program evaluation
- Research methods
- Statistics
- Theories
- Child life concentration available.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Four-year bachelor degree equivalent to a US degree from an accredited university
- 2.75 GPA overall or in the last 60 hours (programmes may require more)
- Official transcripts
- GRE/GMAT and other items per programme
- English test score
- 2.75 Overall GPA or 2.75 in last 60 undergraduate hours (US 4.0 scale
- Programmes may require more).
Minimum GPA
2.75
Accepted academic background
Relevant prior academic background appropriate to the selected program.
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts.
How to apply
- Check the program and applicant-category requirements. Complete the appropriate international online admission application and pay the application fee. Send official academic transcripts and English proficiency results where required. Follow the admission portal for decisions and additional immigration documents.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $11,100 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $90 USD |
| Deposit | $2,200 USD |
Program details
| Campus | San Marcos |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Applied Arts |
| Department | Family and Consumer Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 36 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Institution-level scholarship or funding opportunities are indicated in the source data. Programme eligibility, Award amount, and application requirements should be confirmed before applying. |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $11,100 USD per year. The application fee is $90 USD. The deposit is $2,200 USD. The estimated living cost is $27,900 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.75.