Overview

Make a Difference

Graduates of the Human Development and Family Science program at the Mississippi State University will make a difference in the lives of children, youth, and their families. They will become future leaders who will develop, manage, and evaluate early childhood, youth development, family support, and community-based programs. They will advance research and policy in areas related to young children, youth, and families.

Careers

A professional with a M.S. degree in Human Development and Family Science is prepared for a career as a family life educator; extension agent; and positions of leadership in child, adolescent, and adult services, family social services, public policy, child care and early childhood education, and gerontology. A Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Science can lead to careers in research, college, or university teaching, to leadership positions in public or private institutions, or to a variety of governmental positions.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theories of Human Development and Family Relations

Education and Psychology Statistics

Program Planning and Development in AIS

Evaluation of Age and Extension Education

Research Methods

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-06-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-05-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2023-08-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2023-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-01-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2023-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-06-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

53

Credits

31 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Family & Consumer Science Educational Research Community Development View 112 other Masters in Community Development in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

53

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Other requirements

General requirements

Meet all MSU Graduate School requirements for admission;

Have earned a baccalaureate degree in HDFS or a related field with a 3.0 grade point average;

Submit Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores competitive with other applicants;

Submit three letters of recommendation, with at least two of the letters coming from individuals familiar with the applicant's academic work;

Submit a sole-authored writing sample;

Submit a personal statement (500-1,000 words) describing the applicant's purpose for undertaking graduate study, professional plans, career goals, and detailed research interests.

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Tuition Fee

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International

25294 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25294 USD per year during 12 months.
National

25294 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25294 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

9248 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9248 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Starkville

800 - 1300 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

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Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Make a Difference

Careers

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

Make sure you meet all requirements

Tuition Fee

International

National

In-State

Living costs for Starkville

Funding

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Check for any work restrictions

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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