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Human Development and Family Science, M.Sc.

  • Application Deadline
  • 24 months
    Duration
University of Georgia
University rank #201 (ARWU) Athens, GA, United States
The goal of the Master program in Human Development and Family Science is to provide an educational experience that promotes the integration of knowledge and professional practice from the fields of child/youth development and family studies.

Overview

Our objectives are to prepare researchers and scholars to generate knowledge about individual and family development and behavior over the life span, as well as educate professionals who will provide educational, implementation, and advocacy services needed for children and families to function more effectively. These objectives are consistent with the goals of the University of Georgia, particularly with regard to its land grant mission of fostering research and its application to enhance the quality of life for all individuals.

The programme

Master of Science: Students may choose one of two approaches to this degree. One is intended for those who plan to continue their education through the Ph.D. degree. The other is for those who plan professional employment upon the completion of the master’s degree. The minimum requirement for the M.S. degree is an acceptable thesis and a program of study consisting of 36 semester credit hours. The primary difference in these programs of study is that the “pre-Ph.D.” approach does not include an internship and the “professional” approach does.

Accreditation

Officially accredited/recognized by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, University of Georgia (UGA) is a very large (enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. 

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Program Design, Implementation, and Evaluation in Human Development and Family Science
  • Human Development in the Context of Family and Community
  • Resilience in Individuals and Families
  • Interpersonal Relationships
  • Coping with Family Crises
  • Perspectives on Parenting and Parent Education
  • Individual and Family Resource Management

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity Full-time
    • Full-time duration 24 months
  • Languages
    • English
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  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

English Language Requirements

  • Minimum required score:

    6.5

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  • Minimum required score:

    80

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  • Minimum required score:

    550

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Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 2.5

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.5 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

General Requirements

  • Application for admission
  • Application-processing fee
  • Transcripts
  • Entrance test scores
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Certification of finances forms (international applicants)
  • Any supplemental material required by the department

Tuition Fee

  • International

    24692 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 24692 USD per year and a duration of 24 months.

  • National

    24692 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 24692 USD per year and a duration of 24 months.

  • In-State

    8704 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 8704 USD per year and a duration of 24 months.
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Living costs for Athens

  • 720 - 1170 USD/month
    Living Costs

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Funding

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