About the course

The Department of Child, Youth and Family Studies offers graduate programs leading to the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. The Department is a founding participant of the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance (IDEA) and offers several graduate programs online through the consortium of universities that make up the Great Plains IDEA. Students have access to the Family Resource Center (FRC) and the Ruth Staples Child Development Laboratory (CDL). Through the FRC, students in the Marriage and Family Therapy program offer psychotherapy to couples, families and individuals on site and remotely through telemental health to rural communities throughout Nebraska. The FRC is also a research laboratory, giving students valuable research experience with couples, families, individuals, and intervention. Through the CDL, students in child development and early childhood education engage in experiential learning and gain teaching experience working with children and families. The CDL is also a research laboratory, giving students valuable research experience with children and their families and curriculum. The CDL's programs are among the 9% in the nation accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and have been in operation since 1925. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2021	Lincoln
Spring (January), 2024	Lincoln
Summer (May), 2024	Lincoln
Fall (August), 2024	Lincoln
Spring (January), 2025	Lincoln
Summer (May), 2025	Lincoln
Fall (August), 2025	Lincoln
Spring (January), 2026	Lincoln
Summer (May), 2026	Lincoln

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Application for Admission with $50 non-refundable application fee

　　One set of transcripts uploaded to MyRED

　　If English is not your native language: verification of English proficiency

　　If you are not a US citizen and you expect an F or J visa: financial information.

　　Entrance exam(s):

　　- PhD: GRE required.

　　- MS with specialization in Child Development/Early Childhood Education, Human and Family Services Administration, or Marriage and Family Therapy: GRE required.

　　- MS with specialization in Family & Consumer Sciences Education: PPST required.

　　- MS with specialization in Family Financial Planning, Family and Community Services, International Family Studies, or Youth Development: None.

　　Minimum English proficiency: Paper TOEFL 550, Internet TOEFL 80, IELTS 6.5

　　Three recommendation letters

　　Sample of writing or research (Ph.D. only)

　　Professional goals statement

　　Resume or vitae

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Nebraska - Lincoln. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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