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MS Human Development and Family Science at The Ohio State University

The Ohio State University, United States

Programme overview

The HDFS master's focuses on enhancing the lives of individuals, couples and families through a multidisciplinary approach to intimate and familial relationships, studying human development and adaptation within family, school and society.

Department: Human Development and Family Science  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Columbus, OH, United States

What you will study

Training covers systems and bioecological perspectives, intensive research methods and statistics, and teaching and mentoring experience. Students in the Couples and Family Therapy area also receive clinical training with couples and families and in evaluating interventions.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for careers in research and teaching in academic or other settings.

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Application information

Entry requirements

International applicants (Ohio State graduate admissions, all programmes): minimum English scores are TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS Academic 6.5 or Duolingo English Test 120; many programmes require higher scores. An American four-year bachelor's degree or equivalent (16 years of total study) is required, and transcripts for all post-secondary coursework must be provided.

Requirements published at program group level.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Apply through the official page: https://gpadmissions.osu.edu/

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