Overview

At Human Development and Education from Harvard University by linking theories and pioneering research with practice and policy about child, adolescent, and adult development, you will have opportunities to examine different developmental domains — including cognitive, emotional, social, moral, and neurological — as well as design strategies and interventions to promote healthy development.

Careers

School counselor (K–12)

Teacher

Curricula developer

College or university administrator

Afterschool program, camp, or youth organization director

Researcher (university centers, nonprofit/for-profit think tank)

Local, state, or federal government program administrator

Field-staff or program manager at domestic or international non-governmental organizations (NGOs)

Consultant, trainer, facilitator, technical assistance provider

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Education in Context: History, Philosophy and Sociology

Learning Theory and Implications for Instruction

Curriculum Design and Instructional Decision Making

Creating Positive Classroom Environments

Understanding Barriers to Learning

Assessment and Evaluation

Teaching for Diverse and Inclusive Classrooms

Living and Learning Globally

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-06-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

104

Schedule TOEFL®

Credits

42 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cambridge, United States

Disciplines

Education Developmental Psychology View 82 other Masters in Developmental Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

104

Schedule TOEFL®

Other requirements

General requirements

Online Application Form

Statement of Purpose and Résumé

Three letters of recommendation (submitted through the online application system)

Standardized test score(s): GRE (optional) TOEFL or IELTS (if applicable)

Transcript(s) from each postsecondary institution attended (uploaded with the online application)

$85 application fee (paid via credit card with the online application)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

62244 USD / year

≈ 62244 USD / year
Out-of-State

62244 USD / year

≈ 62244 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

62244 USD / year

≈ 62244 USD / year

Living costs

Cambridge

United States

1814 - 3756 USD / month

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

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Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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