Overview
The Individual and Family Development academic program from South Carolina State University consists of a minimum of thirty-six (36) semester hours. Emphases are placed on family science principles, family dynamics, human development, and resources.
Key Features
- A comprehensive subject matter examination and Thesis (or Problem in Lieu of Thesis) are integral program requirements.
- The IFD curriculum is designed to prepare professionals for leadership positions in human resources and personnel divisions in business, industry, the social services, a variety of educational settings and for doctoral study.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Family Life Education
- Cultural Foundations of Family Life
- Contemporary Aspects of Ed for Parenthood
- Lifespan, Human Growth and Development
- Family and Public Policy
- Human Sexuality
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Family & Consumer Science Social Work Sociology View 686 other Masters in Sociology in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Completion of twelve (12) semester hours in a human sciences discipline, i.e., family and consumer sciences, psychology, sociology social work, elementary or early childhood education, criminal justice.
- Admission to the Individual and Family Development graduate program will depend upon (1) full admission to the School of Graduate Studies, (2) strong letters of recommendation from two former professors, and (3) minimum undergraduate cumulative average of 3.0 on an A = 4.00 scale, and (4) approval of the admission application by the program.
Tuition Fee
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International
21038 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10519 USD per semester during 12 months. -
National
21038 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10519 USD per semester during 12 months. -
In-State
9928 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4964 USD per semester during 12 months.
Living costs for Orangeburg
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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