Normal,
IL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Family and Consumer Sciences - Human Development and Family Science in Normal United States | Illinois State University
Illinois State University
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Normal United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
17,592
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences provides Master of Science and Master of Arts programs in Family and Consumer Sciences, featuring a specialization in Human Development and Family Science. This track is ideal for those pursuing careers in human development or family studies, particularly students with undergraduate backgrounds in human/child development, family science, psychology, sociology, or social work. Graduates can explore employment opportunities in parent and family education programs, nonprofit organizations, community support services, child-care centers, and similar fields. Potential roles include case managers, program directors, family educators, and administrative leaders. The program fosters professional growth through mentorship and involvement in state, regional, and national conferences. Students may collaborate on faculty research projects, contributing as co-authors for academic publications and conference presentations.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A student applying to a master's program must:
have earned a four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a college or university that is accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting association, or do so within one academic year
present unofficial transcripts from each college or university other than Illinois State at which graduate, undergraduate, or non-degree credit was earned. A student applying to this program must:
have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for either the last 60 hours of your undergraduate coursework or any previous work in a graduate program.
upload a statement of goals for seeking the degree
submit names and email addresses of three references for letters of recommendation within the online application International students can learn more about specific application requirements by visiting the Office of Admissions. International students must have a TOEFL score of at least 79 iBT, the minimum acceptable IELTS score is 6.5 band. Toefl 550 on the paper-based test
have earned a four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a college or university that is accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting association, or do so within one academic year
present unofficial transcripts from each college or university other than Illinois State at which graduate, undergraduate, or non-degree credit was earned. A student applying to this program must:
have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for either the last 60 hours of your undergraduate coursework or any previous work in a graduate program.
upload a statement of goals for seeking the degree
submit names and email addresses of three references for letters of recommendation within the online application International students can learn more about specific application requirements by visiting the Office of Admissions. International students must have a TOEFL score of at least 79 iBT, the minimum acceptable IELTS score is 6.5 band. Toefl 550 on the paper-based test
Tuition
USD
17,592