Overview

Human Development and Family Science from University of Missouri - Columbia has developed an outstanding reputation as a place to study individual and family diversity and multiculturalism across the life course. Because we define diversity and multiculturalism broadly, our focus is on the multitude of ways that individuals and families may differ, including, but not limited to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, age, family structure, nationality, geographic location, and sexual orientation.

Careers

Our program prepares students for applied careers in administration, program evaluation, and program development. Our alumni have positions with universities and colleges in the United States, Canada, and Korea.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Aging and the Family

Interpersonal Relationships

Family Dynamics and Intervention

Cognitive Development

Social-Emotional Development

Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood

Family Interaction

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

115

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Columbia, United States

Disciplines

Education Sustainable Development Developmental Psychology View 82 other Masters in Developmental Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed Graduate School online application

Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.

Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

Transcripts of all college credit

3 letters of recommendation from people who can speak to applicant’s potential to do graduate work (e.g., professors, advisors)

Statement of purpose (Personal statement)

Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Official TOEFL examination scores

Official GRE scores

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

25924 USD / year

≈ 25924 USD / year
Out-of-State

25924 USD / year

≈ 25924 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11038 USD / year

≈ 11038 USD / year

Additional Details

Local - $9,000-$18,000 Non Resident - $31,500-$43,200

Living costs

Columbia

United States

800 - 1300 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Columbia

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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