Child and Adolescent Development

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Tuition USD 15,340 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,644 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Degree MA

Duration 24 months

Delivery On-campus

Location San Jose, United States

Language English

Program Overview

The Child and Adolescent Development at San Jos\xc3\xa9 State University is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Child and Adolescent Development programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

Duration: 24 months
Language of instruction: English
Study mode: On-campus
English requirement: IELTS 6.5
Tuition: USD 15,340 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,644 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Location: San Jose, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Child and Adolescent Development programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

Researcher / Academic
Cultural Programme Manager
Editor / Writer
Translator / Interpreter
Museum Curator
Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

Seminar in Child and Adolescent Development: Research
Seminar in Child and Adolescent Development
Multicultural Issues in Child and Adolescent Development
Social Policy Issues in American Childhood and Youth
Seminar in Social and Emotional Development
Seminar in Cognitive and Language Development

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

1. An application for admission to the university and an application for admission to the Child and Adolescent Development Graduate Program are required. Students must be admitted to both the master\'s degree program and the Graduate Division of the university. These require separate applications, and admission to one does not guarantee admission to the other. Contact the Office of Admissions and Records for information on application forms, procedures and deadlines for admission to the university. Application forms for the master\'s degree program are available in the Child Development Department office located in Sweeney Hall 201. The completed application form with accompanying materials should be sent to the Child and Adolescent Development Department Graduate Program Coordinator, San Jos\xc3\xa9 State University, One Washington Square, San Jos\xc3\xa9, CA 95192-0075. Questions regarding MA programs may be directed to Dr. Maureen Smith, Graduate Advisor. The deadline generally is April 30 for admission to the fall semester.2. A minimum 3.0 grade point average and a score on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).3. A score above 550 on TOEFL (international students only).4. A 1-2 page statement of educational and professional background, and professional goals.5. Three letters of recommendation from current or former professors and/or employers who can testify to the candidate\'s ability to pursue successfully an advanced academic degree. Letters should be sent directly to the Child and Adolescent Development Department Graduate Program Coordinator.6. Transcripts of record from all college level institutions attended.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 15,340 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,644 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 15,340 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,644 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact San Jos\xc3\xa9 State University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

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Application Information

Language English
Duration 24 months