Greensboro,
NC,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Human Development and Family Studies in Greensboro United States | University of North Carolina at Greensboro
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
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Greensboro United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
19,505
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Science thesis program in Human Development and Family Studies equips graduates for research careers and advanced doctoral studies.
This M.S. thesis program emphasizes the connections between human growth, family dynamics, and sociocultural influences, applying strength-based perspectives to examine diverse children and families.
Graduate coursework establishes core knowledge in human development, family studies, race, class, culture, research methodologies, and HDFS theories. Students select specialized seminars covering subjects like:
African American Family Systems
Cultural Influences on Child Development
Childhood Poverty and Policy Issues
Early Childhood Cognitive Growth
Current Studies in Early Education
Family Health Dynamics
Immigrant Family Experiences
Childhood Adversity and Coping Strategies
Adolescent Development
Equity-Focused Family Research
Balancing Career and Family Life
The 39-credit Master of Science in Human Development and Family Studies (including thesis) trains graduates for research roles or doctoral program advancement.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The Graduate School requires a 3.0 undergraduate GPA for full admission into UNCG graduate programs.
English Language Proficiency: TOEFL: internet based - 79, or paper based - 550. A score of at least 6.5 is required on the IELTS.
Tuition
USD
19,505