Overview
Applied Family Science from Wilmington University is a practice-oriented degree especially suitable for individuals already working in the family or human service sectors, education, religious settings, or corrections as well as those wishing to enter those fields. This degree emphasizes training in both the generation of research-based knowledge and its translation into effective programs and policies that positively impact the well-being of children, youth, and, families. Courses will emphasize programmatic efforts that work to prevent the development of problematic outcomes and to promote optimal functioning in individuals or groups across the life course.
Learning outcomes
This degree at Wilmington University will provide excellent preparation for those wanting to work in a variety of family life education positions including, but not limited to, Educational Activity Specialist, Presenter – Family Life Education, Family Life & Sex Education Specialist, Sexuality Educator, and Parenting Education Specialist. Unlike some fields where graduates focus their job search activities on specific settings such as schools, hospitals, prison systems, or corporations, employment opportunities for family science graduates exist in almost all sectors of society. This program is open for students who have completed any undergraduate program. Graduates from the Applied Family Science Master’s degree program will be able to seek certification as a family life educator.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Human Development Across the Lifespan
- Research in Practice
- Family Dynamics
- Families and Crisis
- Parent Education
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 18 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Education Family & Consumer Science Educational Research View 168 other Masters in Educational Research in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
Wilmington University Application for Admission
$35 non-refundable application fee
Copy of Permanent Resident Card
Official Transcripts from United States institutions
Tuition Fee
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International
12386 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 563 USD per credit during 18 months. -
National
11264 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 512 USD per credit during 18 months.
Funding
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