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Human Development and Family Studies

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Tuition USD 24,206 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,796 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Deadline 2018-02-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Kingston, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Human Development and Family Studies at University of Rhode Island is a MSc 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 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: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 24,206 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,796 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Kingston, 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. HDF 501 Developmental Science in Family Contexts
  2. HDF 507 Seminar on Early Childhood Education
  3. HDF 511 Seminar on Early Childhood
  4. HDF 512 Seminar on Adolescence and Young Adulthood
  5. HDF 513 Seminar in Older Adulthood
  6. HDF 518 Family Financial Issues across the Life Span
  7. HDF 527 Health Care Policy
  8. HDF 533 Family Policy and Program Evaluation
  9. HDF 535 Families Under Stress: Coping and Adaptation
  10. HDF 536 Family Dynamics and Health
  11. HDF 540 Interdisciplinary Teamwork in Health and Human Services
  12. HDF 570 Research Methods in Human Development and Family Studies
  13. HDF 580 Professional Seminar
  14. HDF 584 Master\x92s Internship
  15. HDF 599 Master\x92s Thesis
  16. HDF 551: Counseling Theory and Techniques
  17. HDF 555: College Student Development and Learning I
  18. HDF 556: College Student Development and Learning II
  19. HDF 560: Group Procedures and Leadership
  20. HDF 567: Principles and Practices of College Student Personnel
  21. HDF 570: Research in Human Development and Family Studies
  22. HDF 572: Administrative Issues in Student Affairs
  23. HDF 574: Environmental Theory and Assessment in Higher Education
  24. HDF 576: Diversity and Cultural Competence in Student Affairs
  25. HDF 580 & 581: Professional Seminar
  26. HDF 536: Family Dynamics & Health OR HDF 578
  27. HDF 563: Marital and Family Therapy I
  28. HDF 570: Research in Human Development and Family Studies
  29. HDF 565: Family Therapy Pre-Practicum
  30. HDF 501: Developmental Science in Family Contexts
  31. HDF 559: Diversity in App. Fam. Settings OR HDF 505
  32. HDF 564: Marital and Family Therapy II
  33. HDF 565: Family Therapy Practicum

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

MASTER OF SCIENCE SPECIALIZING IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY STUDIES

Admission requirements: Online submission of an application through the Graduate School website. Supporting materials must include official transcripts of all previous college course work, a current resume, a personal statement, and at least two recommendation letters from academic references. If it has been 5 years since the applicant graduated from an undergraduate institution and the applicants has been in the workforce for more than 5 years, one letter of reference may be from a supervisor. Must have 18 undergraduate credits from at least one of the following areas: human development, family studies, psychology, or sociology. Majors in related fields (e.g., nursing, political science, education) may be admitted with permission of the director of graduate studies. The completed application package, including support materials is due for fall admission by February 15. Applications after this date will be reviewed on a space-available basis. After initial screening, selected applicants will be invited to interview via the telephone or online with a faculty representative.

MASTER OF SCIENCE SPECIALIZING IN MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY

Admission requirements: GRE or MAT; at least 12 credits of relevant preparation, including courses in family relations, developmental theory, abnormal psychology, and introduction to counseling or equivalent courses. Two letters of recommendation should be from supervisors in a related field attesting to observed experience, emotional stability, and maturity. After initial screening, qualified applicants will be required to come to campus for a personal interview. The goal of the personal interview is to determine whether the applicant possesses the full range of academic qualifications, experiential background, clinical competency, and readiness to undertake the rigors of an academically and emotionally demanding clinical preparation program. Program faculty members will conduct the interviews. Selection for admission to this program is competitive and enrollment is limited. Diversity among the students in the program is a major program goal. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education.

MASTER OF SCIENCE SPECIALIZING IN COLLEGE STUDENT PERSONNEL

Admission requirements: Online submission of an application through the Graduate School website. Supporting materials must include two letters of recommendation (one preferably a faculty member from your undergraduate major and one student affairs professional), transcripts of all previous college course work, a current r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9, and a Personal Statement.After initial screening, selected applicants will be invited to interview with a faculty representative. Those invited to interview will receive information on applying for Graduate Assistantships or other direct links to practice in college student affairs settings. Selection for admission to this program is competitive and enrollment is limited; preference is given to applicants with experience in college student affairs. Diversity among students is valued by the program and student affairs profession.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 24,206 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,796 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 24,206 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,796 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Rhode Island 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 Deadline 2018-02-18
  • Start Date 2018-09-01
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
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