Overview

The Interdisciplinary Studies in Human Development program of University of Pennsylvania prepares graduates for careers as writers, researchers, community youth workers, and consultants. The program welcomes both full- and part-time students.

Key facts:

The one-calendar-year M.S.Ed. in ISHD requires a total of 10 courses (typically completed in two semesters plus a summer term) in lifespan human development, cultural studies, and research methodologies. The program is designed for pre-professional training and to prepare students to advance within their careers by gaining a better understanding of human development issues.
The M.S.Ed. in ISHD prepares graduates for careers as writers, researchers, community youth workers, and consultants to foundations, governmental agencies, community colleges, and school districts. Students are required either to pass a comprehensive examination or to write a master’s thesis as their capstone experience. Many students choose to continue their studies in a doctoral degree program.
Students may complete the program at their own pace, and many students who choose to do a thesis project stay an additional semester to complete the thesis.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Psychology of the African-American

Human Development

Adolescent Development

Personality and Social Development

Cognitive Development

Race/Ethnicity in Human Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00

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More details

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Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

Liberal Arts Developmental Psychology View 82 other Masters in Developmental Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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General requirements

Statement of Purpose & Résumé

Letters of Recommendation

Transcripts

Official Test Scores

Application fee

Online application

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

63840 USD / year

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Out-of-State

63840 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

63840 USD / year

≈ 63840 USD / year

Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

1313 - 2284 USD / month

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