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The Master of Science in Human Development and Early Childhood Disorders program equips students to support young children (ages birth to 5) and their families across clinical, hospital, and educational environments. Blending academic instruction with hands-on training in diverse settings—from homes and preschools to clinics and specialized intervention programs—the curriculum covers fundamental aspects of children's physical, cognitive, emotional, and social growth while developing expertise in key areas, including:
Methods for developmental evaluation and identification.
Diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.
Understanding developmental challenges and disabilities.
Effective family engagement strategies.
The minimum requirement for admission to any master's degree program at UT Dallas is an earned UT Dallas baccalaureate degree or its equivalent with a grade average of B or better in upper-division (junior and senior level) work in the student's major field and related fields. Applicants who have earned a three-year baccalaureate degree are eligible to apply for admission to UT Dallas graduate programs.
Applicants in their final year of undergraduate study may be admitted to a master's degree program at UT Dallas.
English proficiency requirements
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT (Internet-based test) Minimum score: 80
TOEFL PBT (paper-based test) Minimum score: 550
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Minimum score: 6.5
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) Minimum score: 67
Completion of Level 112 at an ELS Language Center
Duolingo English Test Minimum score: 105
Application Deadlines: Fall term - January 15 (Early), May 1 (Regular); Spring term - May 15 (Early), October 1 (Regular).