Overview

Key features

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 2027-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Davis, United States

Disciplines

Childhood Studies View 74 other Masters in Childhood Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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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 Fees

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Non-residents

30243 USD / year

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Out-of-State

30243 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

15141 USD / year

≈ 15141 USD / year

Living costs

Davis

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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