MS Human Development and Family Science at University of Missouri-Columbia

Programme overview

The Master of Science in Human Development and Family Science is ideal for those who want a deeper understanding of dynamics, development, and research to inform their work in community settings or to prepare for a doctorate program. The MS program is structured to provide students with an integration of theoretical perspectives, empirical research training, and practical experiences.

Faculty: College of Education and Human Development | Department: Human Development and Family Science | Location: Columbia, MO, United States

What you will study

Courses are selected from the following course list. Any advisor-approved statistics course 7000 level or above

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Application information

Entry requirements

Fall deadline: January 1 Minimum GPA: 3.0 for last 60 hours Application form submitted via the online application system 3 letters of recommendation Official language proficiency score for international applicants. See language requirements on the Graduate School's website . Personal statement Résumé or curriculum vitae Unofficial transcripts

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.

Graduate and online programmes bill for Summer, Fall and Spring terms; each programme sets its own application requirements and deadlines, which are programmed into the application for admission.

Degree-seeking graduate applicants pay a non-refundable application fee of $75 (U.S. citizens and permanent residents) or $100 (nonresident internationals); graduate certificate and non-degree applicants pay $40. Applications are valid for three semesters after the original application term.

Graduate programmes apply through the Graduate School online application for admission, which requires a qualifying bachelor degree and at least a 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of baccalaureate coursework; School of Law, School of Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine and Occupational Therapy Doctorate have their own application processes.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.missouri.edu/admissions/

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