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MS Human Development & Family Studies at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, United States

Programme overview

The HDFS doctoral program prepares students to be researchers and educators in the areas of positive development and resilience of diverse children, youth, and families in everyday life contexts, as well as policy developers, or professionals who develop, evaluate, and implement programs for children, families, and communities.

Faculty: College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Champaign, IL, United States

What you will study

Required courses listed include HDFS 501 Human Development Theories; HDFS 521 Family Theories; HDFS 599 Thesis Research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is based upon both academic record and the applicant's fit with faculty research programs. We examine grade point average (GPA), letters of recommendation, writing sample, and a personal statement. GRE scores are optional. International applicants from non-English speaking countries must have an official paper Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 103 on the internet based test. We will not admit anyone with a GPA less than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. All applicants are required to have previous coursework in a relevant area of social or behavioral sciences. Test scores should be taken no more than two years prior to application. Our application deadline is December 15 for possible admission the following fall semester. We admit students for fall enrollment only. Please refer to our department website for further information. Graduate Teaching

Not all graduate programmes offer admission in all terms; term availability is set by each programme of study.

Graduate applicants apply online through the Graduate College application; deadlines and term availability are set by each programme. Medicine, law and veterinary medicine applicants apply directly to their colleges.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.illinois.edu/admissions/apply

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