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 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00

More details

rolling admission thereafter as space permits.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Liberal Arts View 543 other Masters in Liberal Arts in United States

Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Statement of Purpose & Résumé

Letters of Recommendation

Transcripts

Official Test Scores

Application fee

Online application

Tuition Fee

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International

61536 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30768 USD per semester during 12 months.
National

61536 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30768 USD per semester during 12 months.
In-State

61536 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30768 USD per semester during 12 months.

Living costs for Philadelphia

1313 - 2284 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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