Overview

The Human Development and Family Science - Family Financial Planning master is offered by North Dakota State University. All of these options are available via a collaborative, inter-institutional program offered through online distance education. Each program requires a capstone practicum or case study experience to complete the M.S. degree. Students can complete the M.S. programs in two to three years and the certificate programs in one calendar year.

Key Facts

The Family Financial Planning (FFP) M.S. option is a 36-credit program with a specific curriculum approved by the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Board of Standards. Graduate certificates (18 credits) are available in Financial Planning and in Financial Counseling.

The Gerontology M.S. option requires 36 credits, and the Graduate Certificate requires 15 credits. An advanced degree in the field of Gerontology can benefit the professional in social work, nursing, counseling, recreation, public policy, long-term care administration, medicine, architecture, interior design, psychology, adult education, and rehabilitation therapy.

The Youth Development M.S. option requires 36 credits. Graduate Certificates (12 credits) are available in Youth Development and in Youth Program Management and Evaluation. Youth development is an emerging professional field. It has a positive orientation, meaning its focus is on promoting the positive development of youth, and it is an applied field, with professionals who put developmental research and theory into practice in structuring and implementing programs and services for adolescents.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Financial Counseling

Theories & Research in Family Financial Planning

Retirement Planning, Employee Benefits and the Family

Personal Income Taxation

Insurance Planning for Families
Estate Planning for Families

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Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

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National: Rolling admission

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Fargo, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Students must have adequate preparation for the study of chemistry and biochemistry at the graduate level, and show potential to undertake advanced study and research as evidenced by academic performance and experience

You are required to submit your online application and nonrefundable $35 application fee

A statement of purpose is required for admission consideration and must be uploaded to your online application

Three (3) letters of recommendation

Submitting your transcripts (statement of marks)

All graduate applicants, regardless of citizenship or residency, must demonstrate proficiency with the English language before they will be considered for admission to a graduate program

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

16092 USD / full

≈ 16092 USD / full
Out-of-State

16092 USD / full

≈ 16092 USD / full
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In-State

16092 USD / full

≈ 16092 USD / full

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