Overview

Online classes allow you to work at your own pace to meet course deadlines, free from the constraints of a class schedule. Our program of Child and Family Development at The University of Akron can be completed in as little as 15 months.

Our program is interdisciplinary, allowing students the opportunity to train within the context of interprofessional education within the College of Health and Human Sciences. Further, the program is flexible as it requires core courses while also allowing each student to tailor their program to best align with their future career goals.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

American Families in Poverty

Middle Childhood and Adolescence

Home-Based Intervention Theory

Family Financial Management

Human Sexuality
Before & After School Child Care

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 15 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-16 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-26 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Akron, United States

Disciplines

Childhood Studies View 25 other Masters in Childhood Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The GRE is recommended. Applicants with a 3.5 or higher undergraduate GPA are exempted from the GRE.
To be eligible for the MA, Applicants must have a confirmed baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with an overall grade-point average of 3.0 or better.
Three letters of recommendation
Statement of purpose
Resume

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

23232 USD / year

≈ 23232 USD / year
Out-of-State

23232 USD / year

≈ 23232 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

23184 USD / year

≈ 23184 USD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Child and Family Development.

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Programme Structure

Key information

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Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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