Overview

Students in Human Sciences - Developmental Sciences specialization at South Dakota State University will complete advanced coursework in the areas of child, adolescent and adult development with an emphasis in multiculturalism, diverse learners and learning sciences. The specialization provides advanced training for individuals working in outreach and advocacy, health, and human services, education, and businesses and corporations.

Is it for you?

This program will be a good fit if you:

Hold an undergraduate degree in human development and family studies, psychology, or other related field
Work well with other people
Are interested in the complexity of human relationships
Want to make a difference in people's lives
Have strong leadership, communication, and critical-thinking skills

Career Opportunities

Social service agencies (e.g., family resource center, family violence centers, health centers, mental health centers, community support programs, volunteer centers, non-profit organizations)
Child centers (e.g., before and after school programs, child care centers and preschools)
School-based intervention programs
Adolescent programs and centers (e.g., juvenile detention centers, group homes, youth programs)
Policy analyst
Governmental positions with local, state, national, and international agencies
Community Development
Educator
Researcher with a public or private agency or institution
Program evaluator

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communication Science

Human Development

Human Resources

Public Relations

Family Studies
Child Psychology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Brookings, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The application must include the application fee, all post-secondary transcripts, degree certificate, and other materials as required by specific programs before processing of the application will begin.

Master’s degree applicants must have an approved Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (except in approved/accelerated programs). Domestic, international or non-degree seeking students may submit an application online.

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

12114 USD / year

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Out-of-State

12114 USD / year

≈ 12114 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6300 USD / year

≈ 6300 USD / year

Additional Details

Online Tuition: $470.45

Living costs

Brookings

United States

1085 - 1888 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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Overview

Is it for you?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Brookings

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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