Overview

The online master’s degree in Family and Community Services from Kansas State University will prepare you to manage programs and deliver quality services, as well as understand family dynamics and human development across the lifespan. Taken entirely online, you can balance family and work while pursuing your career goals and earning your master’s degree.

This online degree provides the knowledge and skills necessary to strengthen your local community by designing, implementing, evaluating, and sustaining quality programs for individuals and families across the lifespan.

You also will learn to empower individuals and families to build resilience while recognizing the role of diversity in family and community dynamics.

Careers

Career options for students in family and community services include:

county extension service programs

military community services

family advocacy programs

child development centers

consumer credit counseling

community service programs

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Family Resource Management

Family Dynamics

Lifespan Development

Interpersonal Relationships

Resilience in Families

Program Administration and Management

Program Design, Evaluation, and Implementation

Parenting Education

Crises Across the Lifespan

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-20 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-05-26 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Applications are accepted year-round. Applicants should plan to apply within two or three months from the start of the semester.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Manhattan, United States

Disciplines

Family & Consumer Science Sociology View 79 other Masters in Sociology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a 3.0 minimum GPA in the final two years or approximately the last 60 credit hours
Statement of objectives: State academic objectives, including previous education, professional experience and plans after completing the degree

Resume/curriculum vitae
Names and emails of three professional and/or academic references
Unofficial transcripts from each institution attended

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Tuition Fee

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International

21960 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 610 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

21960 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 610 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

21960 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 610 USD per credit during 12 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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