Rochester,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Human Development - Gerontology in Rochester United States | University of Rochester
University of Rochester
|
Rochester United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
48,840
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Those seeking to master the skills of addressing human growth challenges across organizations, schools, and communities will discover the Warner School's human development master's programs to be an enriching path toward this specialization.
Our alumni have excelled in roles ranging from research coordinators and development experts to human services professionals in healthcare, public welfare, and community organizations, along with advisory positions in alternative education spaces. Many also leverage this degree as a foundation for advancing to clinical or doctoral programs.
Professional pathways
Studying human development opens doors to varied career prospects both within and beyond academic circles. Our interdisciplinary master's program cultivates graduates who become innovators in education, clinical practice, research, and community work, equipping them for success in diverse positions such as:
Conducting research as a coordinator or team member.
Contributing to community revitalization initiatives.
Teaching or consulting in unconventional learning environments like cultural institutions.
Supporting wellbeing initiatives through community organizations.
Evaluating program effectiveness.
This degree also serves as a springboard to doctoral studies, leading to careers as university faculty, interdisciplinary researchers, organizational leaders, and administrators dedicated to enhancing lives through human development strategies.
Graduates may also transition into clinical fields including mental health services, social work, psychology, or behavioral analysis. International students particularly benefit from these programs, gaining cutting-edge knowledge to pursue global career opportunities in human development.
With flexible enrollment options, the program can be completed in one year full-time or two years part-time, accommodating working professionals.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must have received a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or equivalent by the time they enter the program at Warner, with the exception of those applying to early admission programs.
Applicants must have the ability to do graduate work at the University of Rochester, as demonstrated by their past academic performance and their academic writing skills.
Applicants must demonstrate sufficient communication and interpersonal skills to perform well in their chosen career in education.
Applicants career goals, professional interests, academic background, attitudes, and philosophy must be consistent with the programs offered by the Warner School and its stated mission.
Additional criteria may be established for individual programs.
Please scan and upload your transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts of all previous post-secondary education are required if admitted to the program.
Letters of recommendation from members of the academic community and/or workplace professionals who know your qualifications for graduate study are required. Preferably, at least one recommendation should be from a former professor. At least two letters are required for master's applicants and three for doctoral applicants. Letters of recommendation are managed on the online application.
A statement of purpose describing your academic or professional background and your interest in pursuing graduate study at Warner is required. The statement of purpose is generally between two and four pages, double-spaced. You can upload a file or cut and paste into the online application.
Current resume or curriculum vitae should be uploaded to the online application.
A writing sample. Upload your writing sample with your application. This must be written in English and may be a term paper from your earlier academic work, or a five- or six-page commentary on an issue in education that you have written for this purpose only. The paper should support an academic argument, reference citations, and use a research style sheet.
TOEFL or IELTS scores are required for international applicants who are non-native English speakers
Applicants must have the ability to do graduate work at the University of Rochester, as demonstrated by their past academic performance and their academic writing skills.
Applicants must demonstrate sufficient communication and interpersonal skills to perform well in their chosen career in education.
Applicants career goals, professional interests, academic background, attitudes, and philosophy must be consistent with the programs offered by the Warner School and its stated mission.
Additional criteria may be established for individual programs.
Please scan and upload your transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts of all previous post-secondary education are required if admitted to the program.
Letters of recommendation from members of the academic community and/or workplace professionals who know your qualifications for graduate study are required. Preferably, at least one recommendation should be from a former professor. At least two letters are required for master's applicants and three for doctoral applicants. Letters of recommendation are managed on the online application.
A statement of purpose describing your academic or professional background and your interest in pursuing graduate study at Warner is required. The statement of purpose is generally between two and four pages, double-spaced. You can upload a file or cut and paste into the online application.
Current resume or curriculum vitae should be uploaded to the online application.
A writing sample. Upload your writing sample with your application. This must be written in English and may be a term paper from your earlier academic work, or a five- or six-page commentary on an issue in education that you have written for this purpose only. The paper should support an academic argument, reference citations, and use a research style sheet.
TOEFL or IELTS scores are required for international applicants who are non-native English speakers
Tuition
USD
48,840