Overview

Learning outcomes

Key contexts of development emphasized in the program include family, early childhood educational settings, and culture. Laboratory experiences in early childhood education are available in the Child Development Laboratories at Michigan State University, and research experiences are available through work with faculty mentors.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theories of Human Development
Child Development: Ecological Perspectives
Prevention, Intervention and Educational Programs in Early Childhood
Seminar in Human Development and Family Studies
Social-Emotional Development Birth to Eight Years: Biology, Relationships, and Culture
Language and Literacy Development from Infancy to Formal Schooling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-05-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Psychology Childhood Studies View 66 other Masters in Childhood Studies in United States

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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110

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete an Application for Admission to the Graduate School at MSU.

Complete the Department Application Form and a Resume/Vita.

Arrange for References, Transcripts and Test Scores to be Sent to Department.

Applicants whose native language is not English must submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) taken within the last 2 years.

Tuition Fee

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International

51870 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1729 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

51870 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1729 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

26790 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 893 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for East Lansing

1000 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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