MS Child Development at University of Idaho

Programme overview

Gain advanced knowledge and skills to make a lasting impact in the lives of children and families. Explore cognitive and socio-emotional development in children as you prepare for a wide range of career opportunities. Participate in innovative research and faculty-led projects that lead to real impacts for children and their families. You will work with an advisor to design an individualized program that fits your career goals.

Faculty: College of Agricultural and Life Sciences | Department: Margaret Ritchie School of Family and Consumer Sciences | Duration: 30 credits | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall Open to international applicants, including those requiring F-1 visa status | Location: Moscow, ID, United States

What you will study

The degree totals 30 credits. Required courses listed in the catalogue include FCS 5000 Master's Research and Thesis; FCS 5010 Seminar; FCS 5040 Special Topics (Applied Teaching in FCS Professions); ECDE 5300 Cognitive and Motivation in Human Learning; ECDE 5400 Parent-Child Relationships; STAT 4310 Statistical Analysis.

Career pathways

Related occupations listed for this programme include Preschool Teachers; Education Administrators for Preschool and Childcare Programs; Education Administrators for Elementary and Secondary Schools; Training and Development Specialists; Postsecondary Education Teachers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Education level: Bachelor's degree in a similar or related field from an accredited or recognized institution (earned or expected before the start of the graduate program) Transcripts for all post-secondary education will be required. Unofficial transcripts may be used for initial admission review. Official transcripts sent directly to Graduate Admission by the issuing institution(s) are required if admitted.; GPA: 3.0 (Applicants with a lower undergraduate GPA who have relevant professional experience in the field, have already earned a graduate degree, or have completed graduate-level credits may still be considered for admission with approval from the academic program.); GRE: Not required; Letters of recommendation: Three; Statement of Purpose; Valid picture ID (required to verify students’ identity and will be kept confidential); English proficiency (for applicants whose education was completed in countries where English is not an official language). Applicants must also meet University of Idaho College of Graduate Studies admission requirements.

Entry terms: fall (August start), spring (January start) and summer (mid-May start). Fall 2027 applications are open and the university admits on a rolling basis.

Graduate priority dates for full consideration for admission and funding: fall Jan. 15, spring Sept. 1, summer Jan. 15. Domestic deadlines: fall July 30, spring Dec. 1. International deadlines: fall Apr. 15, spring Oct. 1. Programme-specific deadlines take precedence. The online application fee is $50 (non-refundable); GRE only where a programme requires it.

Law (JD): apply through the LSAC portal; the Fall 2027 application opens Sept. 1, 2026 and the final deadline is June 30, 2027. The application fee is $50 (waived through Jan. 15, 2027).

Apply through the official page: https://www.uidaho.edu/graduate-studies/admissions

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