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Human Development and Family Studies with Emphasis in Lifespan Development

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Tuition USD 15,832 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Columbia, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Human Development and Family Studies with Emphasis in Lifespan Development at University of Missouri - Columbia 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 with Emphasis in Lifespan 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 15,832 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
  6. Location: Columbia, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Human Development and Family Studies with Emphasis in Lifespan Development 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. Research Methods in Human Development and Family Studies
  2. Theories of Human Development
  3. Aging and the Family
  4. Social and Emotional Development
  5. Cognitive Development
  6. Life Course Perspective
  7. Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood
  8. Family Interaction
  9. Family Dynamics and Intervention
  10. Family Theories
  11. Stress and Resilience in Families
  12. Interpersonal Relationships
  13. Child and Family Advocacy
  14. Advanced Seminar on Multicultural Families
  15. Identity Development
  16. Remarriage & Stepfamilies: Development, Dynamics, & Intervention
  17. Work and Family
  18. Gendered Relations in Families
  19. Children, Families and Public Policy
  20. Poverty
  21. Research in Human Development and Family Studies

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).

  • Transcripts of all college credit
  • 3 letters of recommendation from people who can speak to applicant\xc2\x92s potential to do graduate work (e.g., professors, advisors)
  • Statement of Purpose (Personal statement)
  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 15,832 (Tuition (Year)) — International students

Tuition fees: USD 15,832 (Tuition (Year)) — International students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Missouri - Columbia 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 Missouri - Columbia

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University of Missouri - Columbia

Columbia, United States

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  • Start Date 2018-09-01
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
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