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Master of Human Sciences Human Development and Family Science

Brookings, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

A full-time master's programme at SDSU's Brookings campus covering advanced child, adolescent and adult development coursework with attention to multiculturalism and learning sciences.

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

Apply relevant scientific or quantitative approaches to questions in Human Sciences – Human Development and Family Science. Critically evaluate specialist evidence and apply advanced research or professional approaches in Human Sciences – Human Development and Family Science. Communicate methods
limitations and conclusions clearly and responsibly.

Career outcomes

Social service agencies (e.g.
family resource center
family violence centers
health centers
mental health centers
community support programs
volunteer centers
nonprofit organizations)
Child centers (e.g.
before and after school programs
child care centers and preschools)
School-based intervention programs
Adolescent programs and centers (e.g.
juvenile detention centers
group homes
youth programs)
Policy analyst
Governmental positions with local
state
national and international agencies
Community development
Educator
Researcher with a public or private agency or institution
Program evaluator

Curriculum

Credit requirement: Thesis: 36
Non-Thesis: 36
about 2 years of study. Focus: advanced child
adolescent and adult development coursework with attention to multiculturalism and learning sciences. The page lists no individual course titles
the Graduate Catalog holds the plan of study.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor's degree transcripts or credential evaluation; minimum GPA 3.0 for unconditional acceptance (some programmes higher); passport photo page; English proof (TOEFL iBT 4.0
IELTS 6.0
Duolingo 100 or waiver); one year of financial support evidence; MMR immunisation proof; GRE
resume
statement of purpose and recommendations where the programme requires
Minimum GPA 3.0 for unconditional acceptance; some programmes have higher requirements

Minimum GPA

Accepted academic background

Official bachelor's degree transcript or credential evaluation (incomplete transcript allowed for current final-year students); passport photo page; proof of English proficiency; one year of financial support evidence; MMR immunisation proof; GRE, resume, statement of purpose and recommendations if the programme requires

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 4.0
IELTS 6.0
Duolingo 100
IELTS Academic 6

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Previous Qualification Certificate
Passport Copy
Language Proficiency Results (where applicable)

How to apply

Review the chosen program's academic and language requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
qualification documents and any course-specific supporting materials. Submit the admission application and pay the application fee if required. Follow the institution's instructions for accepting an offer and meeting any enrollment conditions.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$14,200 USD
Application fee	$40 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Brookings Main Campus
Faculty or school	College of Education and Human Sciences
Department	School of Counseling, Human Development and Family Science
Teaching language	English
Credit value	36
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	International student scholarships and eligible graduate assistantships may offer financial assistance; check program and academic criteria.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
15 Dec 2026
32 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.