Overview

The Family Education program of the University of Minnesota recognizes this vital role and our tremendous responsibility to equip parents and caregivers with evidence-based tools and knowledge that will foster stronger, healthier families and children.

Program options

The M.Ed. in Family Education offers you two options:

A 30-credit master's program with a Capstone Interview. For more information view the program checklist.

A 30-credit master's program with a Capstone Interview that includes the requirements for licensure. For more information visit the M.Ed. in Family Education with Parent and Family Education License page.

Career options

This degree will prepare you to design, deliver, and evaluate family-focused programs for adult learners. Interested in preparing for a teaching license while earning your M.Ed?

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Parent-Child Interaction

Diverse Family Experiences

Curricular Design in Parent Education

Teaching and Learning in Parent Education

Assessment and Evaluation in Parent Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Education Family & Consumer Science View 210 other Masters in Family & Consumer Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. academic institution or foreign equivalent, evidence of strong academic preparation, and the ability and desire to perform graduate level scholarship.

Alignment of applicant's professional goals with the Parent and Family Education program's goals to prepare practitioners to design, deliver, and evaluate educational programs for parents and families.

Unique contributions applicant would make to FSoS values, including social relevance, collaboration, inclusiveness, excellence, innovation, and diversity.

Tuition Fee

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International

29568 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14784 USD per semester during 24 months.
National

29568 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14784 USD per semester during 24 months.
In-State

19104 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9552 USD per semester during 24 months.

Living costs for Minneapolis

1130 - 2045 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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