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Master of Human Developmental Science

Northeastern Illinois University

Chicago, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

Master's combining psychological theory with statistics for studying development across the lifespan.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop advanced knowledge of Human Developmental Science and apply appropriate scientific methods
Interpret findings
And communicate evidence-based conclusions.

Career outcomes

Doctoral study
Research scientist roles

Curriculum

32 credit hours: human developmental science core I and II
Special topics (three times)
Research design and statistics I and II
Responsible conduct of research and research colloquium.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited or equivalent institution with a 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale (some programmes 3.00)
Statement of goals
Two recommendation letters
English proof
MBA and MSA need GMAT or GRE or a waiver
Signed financial statement and sponsor bank letters (https://www.neiu.edu/admissions/international/graduate-application-checklist).

Minimum GPA

2.75

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree (or higher) from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent, Foreign transcripts evaluated by ECE/WES/NACES or NEIU OIP, Statement of goals, Two recommendation letters, MBA and MSA need GMAT/GRE or waiver.

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 79
TOEFL PBT 550
PTE Academic 53
Duolingo 120
Cambridge IELTS 7.0

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Passport Copy
Recommendation Letters.

How to apply

Check requirements and deadlines: international deadlines are Fall July 15
Spring November 1
Summer April Apply online at the fee is 30 USD for most master's programmes and 89 USD for the MBA and MSA. Submit official transcripts
Statement of goals
Two recommendation letters with the signed form
Passport copy
Signed Graduate Financial Statement Form and sponsor bank letters. Prove English with a test score report
SAELL Level 4 or a waiver
The MBA and MSA need a GMAT or GRE or a waiver.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$21,590, $23,603 USD
Application fee	$30 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Main Campus
Faculty or school	College of Arts and Sciences
Department	Psychology
Teaching language	English
Credit value	32
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	NEIU offers university and private scholarship opportunities, Graduate award eligibility is program-specific and international students must check each award criterion.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
Closed
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
1 Apr 2027
138 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Jul 2027
243 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.