Program Overview
The Human Sciences - Family and Community Services Specialization at South Dakota State University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered Online. 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 Sciences - Family and Community Services Specialization 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: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 5.5
- Tuition: USD 465 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 220 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Human Sciences - Family and Community Services Specialization 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
- Foundations and Principles of Community Service
- Parenting
- Family Resiliency
- Program Administration and Management
- Family Resource Management
- Family Dynamics
- Lifespan Development
- Crises Across the Lifespan
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Program Design, Evaluation, and Implementation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Submit the Online Application
- Pay the Application Fee - The $35.00 fee can be paid through the online application system at the time of application submission or by sending a check or money order to the Graduate School
- Submit Your Official Transcripts - Request official transcripts from: Each institution from which a degree was earned or will be earned or Any institution at which you have earned graduate credits.
- Submit Proof of immunity - Medically signed proof of two properly administered measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) immunizations OR immune titers for measles (rubella), mumps, and rubella is required. For additional information contact Student Health Services.
- Submit Any Additional Documents Required by Your Program of Interest- Programs may ask for additional documents beyond what the Graduate School requires. Examples may include: Letters of recommendation, Resume, Goal Statement, Curriculum Vitae, Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 465 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 220 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 465 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 220 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 5.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact South Dakota 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.
About South Dakota State University
South Dakota State University
Brookings, United States
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University Profile- Language English
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