Overview
Key facts
The Child Development program offered by the University of California, Davis, provides an in-depth examination of cognitive, biological, and socio-emotional development from infancy through adolescence studied in multiple contexts. The course offerings and research activities of the group are broadly based and draw upon the interests and expertise of faculty members from a variety of departments including anthropology, education, human development, nutrition, pediatrics, psychiatry and psychology. The curriculum provides opportunities to study a wide range of topics such as cross-cultural development, brain and behavior, parenting and nutrition, social-emotional development, language and intellectual development, memory systems, genes and environments, physiological correlates of behavior, and research methods in human growth and development. The curriculum emphasizes a balance of research, theory, methodology, and practical, supervised experience in settings such as early childhood programs, elementary and secondary schools, hospitals, and other facilities serving children and families.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Early Development
- Middle Childhood and Adolescence
- Research Issues in Human Development
- Research Methods in Human Growth and Development
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Education Sociology Early Childhood Education View 434 other Masters in Early Childhood Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Curriculum vitae or resume
- Three letters of recommendation
- UC Davis requires academic records from each college-level institution you have attended. You will be instructed to upload scanned copies of your transcripts after you have submitted your online application.
- Personal History
- Statement of Purpose
- Application, including fee. Information about fee waivers is on the Graduate Studies website.
Tuition Fee
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International
11700 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11700 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
11700 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11700 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Davis
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Funding
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