MS Human Development and Early Childhood Disorders at University of Texas at Dallas

Programme overview

The Master of Science in Human Development and Early Childhood Disorders prepares students for professional work in early child development and developmental disorders. The curriculum combines the normative path of physical, cognitive and social development with training in assessment and intervention strategies for young children with potential delays. Coursework is paired with practical experience in clinical and educational settings on campus and in the community.

Faculty: School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences | Duration: 33 semester credit hours minimum | Intake: Fall only | Location: Richardson, TX, United States

What you will study

Required major core (15 credit hours) covers Atypical Development, Assessment Theory, Developmental Assessment, and The Developing Child courses for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Students also complete 3 hours of practicum, 6 hours of internship and 9 hours of electives such as Language Acquisition, Behavior Management, Child Psychopathology and Play Matters.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared to work as Early Intervention Specialists, Developmental Specialists or in similar roles with infants, young children and families in early intervention programs, medical and therapy clinics and preschools. Students may also work toward the Infant Family Specialist Endorsement through First3Years.

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Application information

Entry requirements

In addition to the University's general admission requirements, applicants are required to submit the following materials as part of their application file for holistic admission consideration: Three letters of recommendation. A statement of purpose/essay. A resume/CV Deadline: All complete application files received by the deadline will be reviewed for admission. However, the program will continue to consider applications on a rolling basis until May 1. Students are accepted for the fall semester only. Fall Deadline - February 15 The Human Development and Early Childhood Disorders program is designed for students with backgrounds in psychology, special education, early childhood education, social work, and communication disorders. Students from other disciplines who have relevant experiences and interests are also encouraged to apply.

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.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer; applications open August 1 of the prior year for Fall and Summer and January 15 of the prior year for Spring.

Master's programmes with early deadlines: Fall priority January 15, closes May 1; Spring priority May 15, closes October 1; Summer priority October 15, closes March 1. Master's, certificate and non-degree programmes on the regular schedule: Fall priority May 1, closes August 1; Spring priority October 1, closes December 1; Summer priority March 1, closes May 1. The application fee is $75, paid in the application or Applicant Portal and non-refundable.

Apply through the official page: https://enroll.utdallas.edu/

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