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Master of Human Development and Family Sciences

University of Connecticut

  • Storrs, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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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

  • Bachelor's degree (4-year US equivalent) from an accredited institution
  • Third-party NACES/AICE credential evaluation for non-US transcripts (some programs opt out)
  • GRE/GMAT per program.

Minimum GPA

3

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree (4-year US equivalent) from an accredited institution, Third-party NACES/AICE credential evaluation for non-US transcripts (some programs opt out), GRE/GMAT per program.

Documents you’ll need

  • Bachelor Degree Transcript
  • Bachelor Degree Certificate
  • English Proficiency Results if required.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the university application and provide the academic documents and language evidence requested for admission. Pay an application fee if applicable. Review the admission decision
  2. Accept the offer and arrange visa documents where necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year$41,424 USD
Application fee$75 USD
Deposit$8,300 USD

Program details

CampusStorrs campus
Faculty or schoolThe Graduate School
DepartmentGeneral Studies
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value34
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1
Scholarship noteScholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.