Overview

The Family Sciences master’s (M.S.) program from University of Kentucky prepares students for immediate employment in their chosen area, and also provides an excellent foundation for subsequent matriculation into a doctoral program.

Learning outcomes

Master's students learn advanced research-based knowledge concerning topics such as parent-child relations, dating and marital relations, human sexuality, lifespan human development, family conflict and violence, adolescent development, aging, couple and family therapy, managing family resources, personal finance, family economics, family financial counseling, and family processes.

Five emphasis areas are available: adolescent development, aging, couple and family therapy, family finance and economics, and family processes. Graduates are prepared for evidence-based practice and rapid career advancement in a wide assortment of helping organizations and agencies. Examples of the types of careers that await graduates of our programs can be found on the careers page, and the jobs currently held by some of our former graduate students are described on the alumni page.

Programme Structure

Modules included:

Families and Children Under Stress

Parent–Child Relationships Accross the Lifecourse

Aging and Environment

Working with Military Families

Families, Legilation, & Public Policy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lexington-Fayette, United States

Disciplines

Family & Consumer Science Social Work View 583 other Masters in Social Work in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The University of Kentucky requires a minimum score of 550 (paper-based) on the Test of

English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for all applicants whose native language is not English

(or who did not graduate from an accredited English-speaking College or University). The

equivalent score on the computer version of the TOEFL is 213 and the internet-based test is 79.

Applicants may also utilize the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) to

satisfy the language requirement. A minimum mean band score of 6.5 is required. Submitted

scores must be no more than two years old.

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

37326 USD / year

≈ 37326 USD / year
Out-of-State

37326 USD / year

≈ 37326 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15084 USD / year

≈ 15084 USD / year

Living costs

Lexington-Fayette

United States

900 - 1400 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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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Learning outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

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

Living costs

Lexington-Fayette

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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