Human Development and Family Science MS

Earn Your Master's Degree in Human Development and Family Science at Southern Miss!

Program-at-a-Glance (Graduate)

Credit Hours:

Total Hours: 37

Cost per Credit Hour:

$578.12

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Completion Time:

4-5 semesters *pending hours enrolled

Special Requirements:

No GRE required

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Are you passionate about understanding the complexities of human relationships and family dynamics across the lifespan? Do you aspire to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals, families, and communities? If so, our master’s degree in Human Development and Family Science is designed for you! Through this program, students will learn to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to promote quality of life and to serve as effective advocates for children and families. It builds upon a foundation in family systems theory, emphasizing leadership, critical thinking skills, and the connection between research and practice.

A master’s degree in Human Development and Family Science opens doors to a wide array of rewarding professions. Graduates are prepared to improve lives through careers in both public and private organizations, agencies, and educational settings that serve children and families.

Career Paths:

  • Family life education and coaching
  • Child and youth development programs
  • Social services and non-profit organizations
  • Community health and extension
  • Research and program evaluation

Take the next step in your academic and professional journey. Discover how a master’s degree in Human Development and Family Science can empower you to create positive change in the world. Our enrollment coaches are here to help. Click here for more info! This is your life, plus college!

Scholarship opportunities are available for online students! Our Online Student Scholarship gives first-time, fully online students an opportunity for $500 towards their first semester. To get started with our Online Student Scholarship or to view our list of available scholarships for which you may qualify, visit our Student Scholarship page now! The School of Human Development and Family Science has 13 departmental scholarships available for students each year. All university scholarship opportunities can be found at www.usmfoundation.com. School-specific scholarships can be found on the school’s website.

This degree program was formerly Child and Family Sciences MS.

What can you do with a Master’s degree in human development and family science?

A master’s degree in Human Development and Family Science prepares you to improve lives through careers in both public and private organizations, agencies, and educational settings that serve children and families. Graduates are also prepared to pursue advanced graduate work at the specialist and doctoral levels.

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