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Human Development and Family Studies

University of North Carolina Greensboro
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Tuition USD 2,506 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 648 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Greensboro, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Human Development and Family Studies at University of North Carolina Greensboro is a MSc 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

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 2,506 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 648 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
  6. Location: Greensboro, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Human Development and Family Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Contemporary Research in Family Studies
  2. Family Theory
  3. Contemporary Research in Human Development
  4. Theories of Human Development
  5. Professional Seminar I
  6. Professional Seminar II
  7. College Teaching in HDFS I
  8. Intermediate Statistical Methods in Education
  9. Design and Analysis of Educational Experiments
  10. Research Methods in HDFS

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3
Recommended 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 3 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).

Admission Requirements:

  • The online application and $65 application fee.\xc2\xa0
  • Three references (preferably at least two from academic faculty professors)
  • Official GRE scores (except for M.Ed. Program Administration emphasis or Certificate programs)
  • One copy of official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended. Note: If one transcript shows transfer credit from another institution, you do not need to provide a transcript from the original institution.
  • The HDFS Department also requires a 1-3 page professional statement, which may be submitted directly to the HDFS Department (hdfs@uncg.edu) or to the Graduate School via the online application.

        English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

        Tuition & Financial Information

        Tuition Fee

        USD 2,506 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 648 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

        Tuition fees: USD 2,506 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 648 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

        IELTS requirement: 6.5

        Financial Aid & Scholarships

        Contact University of North Carolina Greensboro 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 University of North Carolina Greensboro

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        University of North Carolina Greensboro

        Greensboro, United States

        The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a public research university in Greensboro, North Carolina. It is part of the University of North Carolina system. It is accredited by the...

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        • Language English
        • Duration 12 months
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