Overview

The curriculum stresses the importance of family diversity and social justice. This MA in Learning, Developmental and Family Sciences - Human Development and Family Relations from University of Colorado Denver is also suitable for graduate students preparing for doctoral studies in family science and human development or related areas.

What you'll learn

University of Colorado Denver’s MA in Learning, Developmental and Family Sciences with a concentration in human development and family relations is an interdisciplinary program that prepares graduate students to view culturally and linguistically diverse families from a strengths-based perspective and to serve them in a variety of contexts.

This MA is also a strong preparation for doctoral studies in family science and human development or related areas. Some of our graduates choose to enroll in the PhD with a concentration in Family Science and Human Development at CU Denver. (hyperlink to program)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Learning
Advanced Child Growth and Development
Social Contexts of Adolescence and Schooling
Human Development Over the Life Span
Designing Environment for Learning and Development
Basic Statistics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-06-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00

More details

We practice "rolling admission" and after your application is complete, we strive to notify you of your admission status in no more than two to three weeks.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

Education Family & Consumer Science Developmental Psychology View 2919 other Masters in Education in United States

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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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

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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Other requirements

General requirements

3 recommendation letters

Official Transcripts from all institutions attended

If applying for an endorsement, proof of teaching license or special services license is required
Resume/CV
Written Statement: Describe your interest in the program, your special strengths, and the goals you hope to achieve through your work in the program
$50.00 application fee
International Applicants only: Proof of English Language Proficiency
Admissions Interview: An interview may be required as part of the admissions process. If so, applicants will be contacted with more details.

Tuition Fee

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International

21000 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1400 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

21000 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1400 USD per credit during 24 months.
In-State

6750 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 450 USD per credit during 24 months.

Living costs for Denver

1310 - 2220 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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