Overview

University of La Verne’s Master of Science in Child and Adolescent Development program students develop capabilities to assume leadership roles in all facets of the child development field.

Key facts:

Each course in the master’s program in child and adolescent development is offered both on campus and online. Both delivery modes are identical in content and rigor and are offered on the semester schedule. Students in the program have the option of taking course on campus, online, or a combination of the two.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Language, Reading, and Concept Development

Studies in Attachment

Assessment in Early Childhood

Teaching Adults

Cognition and Brain Development

Developmental Curriculum

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-06-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

More details

The graduate programs are on rolling admission.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

La Verne, United States

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application for Admission.

Application Fee. Submit a non-refundable application fee (paid at time of application submission).

Transcripts. We’ll need official transcripts from every college or university you have attended, including one showing a bachelor’s degree earned from a regionally accredited college or university (doctoral programs may also require a master’s degree). Have your previous institutions send your transcripts directly to the University of La Verne’s Office of Admission.

Letters of Recommendation. Have a professor, colleague, supervisor, mentor, etc., write us a letter about your academic and professional competency. (Hint: You can send a recommendation request form in the application.)

Personal Statement. Demonstrate your ability to write at an acceptable level for graduate study. (Hint: Some programs have specific prompts or topics that they want to see in your personal statement.

Proof of English Proficiency

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

10824 USD / year

≈ 10824 USD / year
Out-of-State

10824 USD / year

≈ 10824 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10824 USD / year

≈ 10824 USD / year

Living costs

La Verne

United States

1100 - 1600 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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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Key facts:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

La Verne

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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