Overview

Students are prepared to work with and advocate for families, children, youth and adults in a broad range of settings, including extension offices, community agencies, and policy-making contexts. Both a thesis (Plan A) and non-thesis (Plan B) option are offered. Those pursuing Plan A are prepared for doctoral study in a variety of related fields.

Learning outcomes

The Department of Human Development and Family Studies at Michigan State University is committed to improving the health and well-being of individuals and families across the lifespan through research and preparation of graduates for research, teaching, and professional practice. Recognizing, understanding and addressing the central role of diversity and interdependence among families and communities in the process of human development are core values of the department.

Areas of study include child development, youth development, lifespan human development, family diversity and couple and family therapy. Knowledge of basic research and the application of research to improving the lives of individuals in the context of the family, the community, and policy are emphasized. Practical experiences in real-world settings are incorporated into all areas of study. The Child Development Laboratory and the Couple and Family Therapy Clinic are part of the department.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theories of Human Development

Child Development: Ecological Perspectives

Adolescence in the Family: Ecological Perspectives

Adulthood and Aging in the Family: Ecological Perspectives

Parenthood and Parent Education

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

Family & Consumer Science View 204 other Masters in Family & Consumer Science 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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Student insurance

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students are prepared to work with and advocate for families, children, youth and adults in a broad range of settings, including extension offices, community agencies, and policy-making contexts.

Both a thesis (Plan A) and non-thesis (Plan B) option are offered. Those pursuing Plan A are prepared for doctoral study in a variety of related fields.

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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