About the course

Eliot-Pearson's master's in Child Study and Human Development provides students with a strong theoretical foundation in child development, coursework in an area of specialization, research skills, and applied opportunities and fieldwork that prepare students for a career that directly impacts the lives of children, youth and families. Our goal is to train students to use applied work to understand theory and research and to understand how theory and research should impact the lives of children and families.Students will have knowledge of the major theoretical perspectives and knowledge base in the core domains of human development, as well as knowledge of the complexities of diverse realities and pathways towards healthy development.Students will be informed consumers of scholarship in the field of human development, i.e. will have experience in the process of reviewing, critically evaluating empirical research, policy reports, and synthesizing extant literature on a topic.Students will demonstrate an understanding of Research Practice Integration in the context of Prevention, Intervention, and Policies for children and families.Students will demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity in their professional roles as well as members of the community within and outside Tufts. 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: US$108,392

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	Medford
Fall (September), 2025	Medford

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Tufts University

Applicants will be required to upload a copy of transcripts received from each college or university attended where credit was earned toward an undergraduate, graduate or professional degree. Transcripts for study abroad or transfer programs are not required if the course titles, grades, and credit hours are included on the transcript of the degree-granting institution. If the transcript is in a language other than English, please provide an official translation. If you are offered admission, you will be required to request that official hard copy transcripts from all of your degree granting institutions be sent directly to Tufts.TOEFL IBT - 90.IELTS - 6.5.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

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