Program Overview
The Human Development and Family Studies at Cornell University is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 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 Human Development and Family Studies 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 20,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 20,800 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Ithaca, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Human Development and Family Studies 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
- Aging and health
- Ecology of human development
- Family studies and the life course
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Toefl Exam for Non-Native English Applicants
- Three recommendations
- Gre general test
- Transcripts
- Statements of Purpose
Most successful applicants have an undergraduate major in psychology or sociology, but students of high ability may be admitted regardless of undergraduate background.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 20,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 20,800 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 20,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 20,800 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Cornell 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.
About Cornell University
Cornell University
Ithaca, United States
private and statutory land-grant research university in Ithaca, New York, USA
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months
