Master's in Child Study and Human Development at Tufts University

Programme overview

The Tufts MA in Child Study and Human Development will provide you with a strong theoretical foundation in child development; coursework in an area of specialization; mentorship; research skills; and applied opportunities and fieldwork. Graduates of the program go on to become scholars and practitioners who are making a difference in the lives of children and adolescents.

What you will study

Technology consultant in an after-school program Assistant to the director of a children's television program Director of summer camp programs Bilingual intensive care coordinator in a community-based nonprofit Assistant program coordinator in a hospital-based nonprofit working with individuals with autism Transition specialist in an autism program Tracks After their first semester, students determine whether they want to pursue the applied track or the thesis track of the master's program.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application fee; Resume/CV; Personal statement: In one coherent essay of no more than 2,500 words, please address the following:; Why you are applying to the Eliot-Pearson master’s program; Your lived experiences, past work experiences, academic work, and other relevant experiences; Your aspirations for a career after the graduate program (the role and kind of work you hope to be doing), and which aspects of our program would best support your goals; If admitted, how do you see yourself developing in ways you wish to develop; Which faculty connect to your interests and why?; Please also share any additional information that you think will help the admissions committee understand you and why you are applying to the program; Official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test scores, if applicable; A minimum score of 95 on the Internet-based TOEFL is generally considered evidence of sufficient English language ability for graduate study. Minimum equivalent scores of 7 on the IELTS and 115 on the Duolingo exam are also considered indication of sufficient ability.

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.

Intake: Fall

Duration: 2 years (32 credits)

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