About the course

The graduate program provides students with the knowledge and expertise to attain professional positions and advancement opportunities in programs serving families and children. The Human Development and Family Sciences program offers a flexible model of graduate experiences that allows students to develop individualized degree plans based on career goals. Faculty mentors provide students opportunities to engage in research and career-enhancing projects in support students? academic and career development. Students receive advanced education experiences in the content areas of human and family development, cultural diversity, program administration and evaluation, research methodology, statistics, theories, and current issues impacting families and children. The Child Life concentration also provides advanced educational experiences relevant to becoming a Certified Child Life Specialist. 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), 2024	San Marcos
Fall (August), 2024	San Marcos
Spring (January), 2025	San Marcos
Fall (August), 2025	San Marcos
Spring (January), 2026	San Marcos

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Texas State University

baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university

　　official transcripts from each institution where course credit was granted

　　minimum 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work (plus any completed graduate courses)

　　background course work

　　GRE not required for Fall 2023

　　resume/CV

　　statement of purpose (approximately 500 words)

　　three letters of recommendation

　　IELTS (academic) - overall scores required 6.5 and minimum individual module scores of 6.0

　　TOEFL iBT - overall scores required with a 78 overall and minimum individual module scores of (19 listening, 19 reading, 19 speaking, 18 writing)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 78.0

　　

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 Texas State University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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