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Overview
Human Development and Family Studies at Texas Tech University focuses on the development of the individual across the life span as well as interpersonal relationships in multiple contexts. 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
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Duolingo English Test 100
Credits
36 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Education Sociology View 594 other Masters in Sociology in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Duolingo English Test 100
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*
- GRE
- Letter of Reference (3)
- Personal Statement of Professional Goals
- Letter of Intent
- Resume/CV
Tuition Fee
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International
17530 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17530 USD per year during 24 months. -
National
17530 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17530 USD per year during 24 months. -
In-State
9350 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9350 USD per year during 24 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.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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