Family and Human Development, MS
Are you looking to prepare for a rewarding human services career or enhance the one you have? Deepen your understanding of families, individuals, relationships and yourself, while focusing your training in an area that interests you.
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STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
International students (F1), this program is not eligible for the STEM-OPT extension.
Accreditation
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Degree description
Family and Human Development master's description
In the Master of Science program in family and human development, you gain an understanding of relationships and developmental dynamics as a practitioner-oriented professional.
You acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to facilitate healthy development of individuals and families as you study the factors that promote successful relationships and positive outcomes for individuals, families and communities across the life span. You also learn how to effectively evaluate research, translate research into best practices, and integrate research and field-related concepts into practice, applying what you learn in a variety of settings --- professional, personal and community.
The online format provides easy access to rigorous and valuable information that informs best practices in improving the lives of families and family members. The program also includes a customizable culminating experience that enables you to focus your training in your areas of interest and work.
Curriculum
This graduate degree includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below.
30 credit hours including the required capstone course (FAS 588)
Required Core (6 credit hours) Electives (15 credit hours) Other Requirements (6 credit hours) Culminating Experience (3 credit hours) Additional Curriculum Information
CDE 531 Theoretical Issues in Child Development (3)
FAS 586 or SOC 586 Masters Professional Development (3)
diversity course (3)
other elective coursework (12)
FAS 500 Research Methods (3)
CDE 501 Social Statistics (3)
FAS 588 Capstone Culminating Experience (3)
Students should see the academic unit for a complete list of approved electives. The diversity course and other elective coursework are chosen with approval from the academic advisor. FAS 500 and CDE 501 may be replaced by equivalent courses with the academic advisor's approval.
What you'll learn
The following learning outcomes highlight some of the knowledge and skills you'll develop to support your future success.
- Critically evaluate information, data, and research findings relevant to their field.
- Communicate research findings to diverse audiences.
- Evaluate real-world setting using evidence-based knowledge.
Critically evaluate information, data, and research findings relevant to their field. Admission requirements
Here are the admission and application details
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
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Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Applicants must have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00= "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program. All applicants must submit: Additional Application Information The personal statement must be two to three pages, double-spaced, and must address the applicant's professional goals, the strengths that will enable them to succeed in the program, and professional experience or responsibilities relevant to the program. Letters of recommendation must be from at least two academic or professional sources. Family members and friends do not meet this criterion. Applicants should see the program website for full application deadlines and admission terms and details.
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
Application deadlines
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | Online | 07/15 | Final* |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A/C | Online | 12/10 | Final* |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | Online | 04/15 | Final* |
*A final deadline means that all applications and application materials must be received by Admission Services by the deadline date. Applications that are incomplete may not be considered after the final deadline. Applications that are submitted past the final deadline may not be considered.
Explore expanded study opportunities
This program allows you to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. As a high-achieving student, accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for you to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of your master's degree. These programs feature the same high-quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.
This program is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:
Approval to pursue the accelerated master's is typically granted during the junior year of your bachelor's degree program. If you are interested, you can learn more about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Paying for college
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.
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Careers this family and human development master's degree prepares you for
Graduates often pursue careers in human, social and government agencies that involve working with children, youth and adults in positions such as:
- caseworker
- children, youth and family services worker
- community engagement specialist
- community support program official
- family support specialist
- human service specialist
- manager
- nonprofit organization administrator
- outreach coordinator
Although the instruction students receive in this program can be beneficial to therapists and counselors, this degree does not enable students to seek licensure as a professional counselor or marriage and family therapist; the completion of an additional program or degree is required for those positions.
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Prospective students should fill out the Request for Information form.
Sanford School of Social and Family Dynamics
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WLSN 300L
gradadvisingsanford@asu.edu
480-965-6978
Frequently asked questions about degree programs
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
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The Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) provides a reduced tuition rate to non-resident graduate students who qualify. Visit the WRGP/WICHE webpage for more information: https://graduate.asu.edu/wiche.
