Overview

At Human Development and Family Studies at Texas Tech University you will get superior preparation for a leadership career in social services, family counseling, childhood advocacy, doctoral studies, or a related field.

Choose Texas Tech's master's program in Human Development and Family Studies, and you can work with:

World-class research facilities. You will be able to conduct observations and research in the on-site Child Development Research Center, which serves 80 families with children aged five and younger. Texas Tech also operates an Early Head Start program in Lubbock. The Texas Tech University Neuroimaging Institute gives you the opportunity to support behavioral research with brain studies. You can also use the state-of-the-art Iva Lea Barton Research Suite, a private space that can accommodate focus groups, private observations, interviews, and more.
Nationally recognized faculty researchers. Graduate faculty in our Human Development and Family Studies department offer significant expertise in a wide range of issues, including addiction, risk-taking, gender issues, family violence, blended families, and parenting.
One-on-one mentoring. Texas Tech operates highly interactive Human Development and Family Studies master's program. You will have personalized attention from involved faculty.

Quantitative and qualitative research. Our faculty excel in both qualitative and quantitative research, a rare distinction among Human Development and Family Studies graduate programs.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theories of human development

Family theories

Research methods

Statistics

Research

Family Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-10-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-08-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-05-22 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lubbock, United States

Disciplines

Family & Consumer Science View 206 other Masters in Family & Consumer Science in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application

Application fee

Unofficial transcripts of ALL post-secondary institutions attended, including a copy of official English translations for each transcript

Unofficial copies of all post-secondary diplomas earned*

Unofficial proof of English proficiency

Proof of financial support*

Passport bio page*

Letter of Reference (3)

Personal Statement of Professional Goals

Letter of Intent

Resume/CV

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

17918 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17918 USD per year during 12 months.
National

17918 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17918 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

9518 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9518 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Lubbock

909 - 1335 USD /month

Living costs

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

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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