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At a Glance: program details

  • Location:
    online
  • Second Language Requirement: No
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, and focus your training in an area that interests you.

Program Description

Degree Awarded: MS Family and Human Development

In the Master of Science program in family and human development, practitioner-oriented professionals gain an understanding of relationships and developmental dynamics.

Students learn how to effectively evaluate and consume research, translate research into best practices, and apply these principles at work. They acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to facilitate healthy development of individuals and families as they study the factors that promote successful relationships and positive outcomes for individuals, families and communities across the life span.

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 students to focus their training in their areas of interest and work.


Degree Requirements

Curriculum Plan Options

  • 30 credit hours including the required capstone course (FAS 588)

Required Core (6 credit hours)
CDE 531 Theoretical Issues in Child Development (3)
FAS 586 or SOC 586 Masters Professional Development (3)

Electives (15 credit hours)
diversity course (3)
other elective coursework (12)

Other Requirements (6 credit hours)
FAS 500 Research Methods (3)
CDE 501 Social Statistics (3)

Culminating Experience (3 credit hours)
FAS 588 Capstone Culminating Experience (3)

Additional Curriculum Information
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.

Admission Requirements

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:

  1. graduate admission application and application fee
  2. official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework
  3. current resume or curriculum vitae
  4. personal statement of goals relevant to the master's degree program
  5. two letters of recommendation from individuals with professional or academic backgrounds
  6. proof of English proficiency

Additional Application Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.

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.


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Application Deadlines

Fall

Fall

Session
Modality
Deadline
Type
Session A/C
Online
July 25th
Final

Spring

Spring

Session
Modality
Deadline
Type
Session A/C
Online
December 16th
Final

Summer

Summer

Session
Modality
Deadline
Type
Session A/C
Online
April 18th
Final


Career Opportunities

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.

Attend Online

ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program description and request more information here.

Program Contact Information

If you have questions related to admission, please click here to request information and an admission specialist will reach out to you directly. For questions regarding faculty or courses, please use the contact information below.

  • graduatesanford@asu.edu
  • 480/965-6978


Concurrent degree programs are specially designed academic programs which provide high-achieving undergraduate students the opportunity to complete two distinct but complementary bachelor degrees at the same time. Students must meet minimum admissions standards for both programs and be accepted individually by both colleges offering the concurrent program.
Students pursuing concurrent degrees earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. ASU offers students two ways to earn concurrent degrees: by choosing a predetermined combination or creating their own combination. Predetermined combinations have a single admissions application and one easy to follow major map. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor. Either way, concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests.
Accelerated bachelor's and master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving undergraduate students who want the opportunity to combine undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree. These programs feature the same high-quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.
ASU students may accelerate their studies by earning a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years (for some programs) or by earning a bachelor's degree in 2.5 or 3 years.

Accelerated bachelor's and master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving undergraduate students who want the opportunity to combine undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree. These programs, featuring the same high-quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty, allow students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years.

Accelerated bachelor's degree programs allow students to choose either a 2.5- or a 3-year path while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students can opt to fast-track their studies after acceptance into a participating program by connecting with their academic advisor.
This is only the first required math course. This program may contain additional math courses; See Major Map for details.
The level of intensity represents a measure of the number and academic rigor of math courses required.
The level of intensity represents a measure of the number and academic rigor of math courses required. Courses included in the General level: MAT 142
The level of intensity represents a measure of the number and academic rigor of math courses required. Courses included in the Moderate level: MAT 117, MAT 119, MAT 170, MAT 210, SOS 101, CPI 200
The level of intensity represents a measure of the number and academic rigor of math courses required. Courses included in the Substantial level: MAT 251, MAT 265. MAT 266, MAT 267, MAT 270, MAT 271, MAT 272, MAT 274, MAT 275
A rolling deadline means that applications will continue to be reviewed on a regular basis until the semester begins. International students should be mindful of visa deadlines to ensure there is time to produce necessary visa documents. Applicants are encouraged to complete and submit application materials as soon as possible for consideration.
A final deadline means that all applications and application materials must be received by Graduate Admissions 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.
A priority deadline means that applications submitted and completed before the priority deadline will receive priority consideration. Applications submitted after the priority deadlines will be reviewed in the order in which they were completed and on a space available basis. An application is complete after all materials are received by Graduate Admissions.
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