MS Human Development at University of Rochester

Programme overview

An MS examining how humans develop in organizations, schools and communities, with interdisciplinary coursework, research apprenticeships (including at the University of Rochester Medical Center) and online and part-time options.

Faculty: Warner School of Education and Human Development | Department: Human Development | Duration: 30 credits; one year full-time or two years part-time | Intake: Start in any semester; priority application deadline November 1, 2026 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Rochester, NY, United States

What you will study

30 credits: three core courses, nine credits of specialization (Early Childhood, Developmental Differences, Family Studies, Gerontology, or Research/Program Evaluation) and 12 credits of electives. Combinations with advanced certificates (Program Evaluation, Urban Teaching and Leadership, Online Teaching, Applied Behavior Analysis) are available.

Career pathways

Research coordinators and research team members, development specialists and human services staff in health, public health and community development, educators or consultants in museums and libraries, program evaluators, and staff at community agencies and foundations; also a pathway to doctoral or clinical programmes.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Programme requirement: bachelor's degree with a major in development, psychology, sociology, history, philosophy, public health, education, gerontology, social work, art therapy, music therapy or a closely related field; research experience highly desirable but not required. Warner School graduate applications (master's and certificate): bachelor's degree; two recommendation letters (at least one preferably from a former professor); 2-4 page statement of purpose; resume or CV; writing sample of at least five pages; transcripts from all post-secondary institutions; GRE not required for many programmes; TOEFL or IELTS required for international applicants with a non-U.S. Priority deadline November 1, 2026; start any semester.

Requirements published at faculty 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.

Intake: Start in any semester; priority application deadline November 1, 2026

Duration: 30 credits; one year full-time or two years part-time

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