East Lansing,
MI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Human Development and Family Studies in East Lansing United States | Michigan State University
Michigan State University
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East Lansing United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,663
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
HDFS delivers advanced graduate education within a collaborative, welcoming, and multidisciplinary setting. Our distinguished faculty, recognized for their excellence, specialize in child development, couples and family therapy, and diversity, youth, and family studies. Together with students, they produce impactful research that enhances the well-being of children, teens, families, and underserved populations. Alumni emerge ready for sought-after academic and career opportunities. The MS in Human Development and Family Studies equips students to comprehend evolving family structures and individual growth throughout life stages. Students can concentrate on areas like human development (focusing on adolescence or aging), leadership, policy, or diversity, aligning with their professional aspirations. The program trains graduates to support and champion for families and individuals across various environments, including extension services, community organizations, and policy arenas. Students may choose between a thesis track (Plan A), ideal for those continuing to doctoral programs, or a non-thesis alternative (Plan B).
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
All Official Transcripts. Bachelor Degree is required for Admission. TOEFL PBT - 550. TOEFL IBT - 80. IELTS - 6.5.
Students must have:
A bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university.
A grade-point average of 3.00 or better during the last two full years of undergraduate study. Those between 2.5 and 3.0 must take the General Record Examination (GRE).
A favorable evaluation by at least three professional references.
Academic records, references, and experiences that reflect strong qualifications for graduate study.
Satisfactory verbal ability and quantitative ability scores on the Aptitude Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required for Plan A (Thesis). This option is for those wishing to pursue a research focus and potential doctoral degree.
International applicants must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam: 1) Paper-based version: minimum average score of 550, no subscore below 52, 2) Computer-based version: minimum average score of 213, no subscore below 19, 3) Internet-based version: minimum average score of 80, no subscore below 19 for reading, listening, and speaking, no writing subscore below 22.
Students must have:
A bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university.
A grade-point average of 3.00 or better during the last two full years of undergraduate study. Those between 2.5 and 3.0 must take the General Record Examination (GRE).
A favorable evaluation by at least three professional references.
Academic records, references, and experiences that reflect strong qualifications for graduate study.
Satisfactory verbal ability and quantitative ability scores on the Aptitude Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required for Plan A (Thesis). This option is for those wishing to pursue a research focus and potential doctoral degree.
International applicants must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam: 1) Paper-based version: minimum average score of 550, no subscore below 52, 2) Computer-based version: minimum average score of 213, no subscore below 19, 3) Internet-based version: minimum average score of 80, no subscore below 19 for reading, listening, and speaking, no writing subscore below 22.
Tuition
USD
30,663