Western Michigan University: The M.A. in FCS does not require GRE scores.The M.A. in YCD does not require GRE scores.The graduate certificate in kinship care families does not require GRE scores.The graduate certificate in youth and community development does not require GRE scores.
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus: Applicants with an GPA of at least 3.0 on a the students.S. 4.0 scale, or its equivalent from international institutions, are not required to submit GRE scores.
Georgetown SCS
College description: Students may select one of five focus areas: diversity and inclusion management, international human resources management, strategic talent management, foundational human resources management, and human resources development and organization development.
To make applying as simple and straightforward as possible, the university have put together a checklist of everything applicant need to complete their application.
The university application is conveniently located online for applicant to complete at their own pace.
Their resume or CV should be no longer than two pages.
They will then receive an electronic request with instructions for submitting a recommendation through the application portal.
Recommenders can submit their letters before applicant submit their application.
For application consideration for the fall term, the university must receive a WES or ECE evaluation showing degree conferral by May 1.
TOEFL: Minimum score of 100 , 600 , or 250
Child Study and Human Development
College description: The Eliot-Pearson Child Study and Human Development is committed to making an impact on the lives of children, youth, and families.Graduate students in the Child Study and Human Development program at Tufts University work with children.Eliot-Pearson master 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.The university subscribe to a primary-mentor-mentee model of doctoral preparation however, doctoral students are supported by the university community of scholars in various ways.Due to COVID-19, the PhD in Human Developmental Economics will not be accepting applications to the program for Fall 2021.The Eliot-Pearson Child Study and Human Development and the Economics are pleased to offer a joint PhD in Human Developmental Economics drawing on the strengths of the two departments and recent trends and complementary advances in both disciplines. This interdisciplinary doctoral program aims to better understand human development through the study of cultural, social, emotional, economic and behavioral interactions as they contribute to socialization and decision-making.Joint program in Child Study and Human Development and Cognitive Science PhD.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 actively engage in either research or applied work that promotes health and an asset-based approach to development among children and families.Students will have a knowledge base that reflects mastery of important areas in field of child development.Students will have exposure, experience with, and develop expertise in, the conduct of research in the field of Applied Child Study and Human Development.Students will be actively engaged in work that promotes health and positive development among children and families.Risk and resilience studies and Social and emotional development.Fall: January 15 and December 1The Eliot-Pearson Dept of Child Study and Human Development Mission is to: Enhance the lives of children and families in diverse communities and contexts of the 21st century Use collaborative, multidisciplinary approaches Conduct research that informs practice and utilize practice that informs theory and research Promote civic engagementPlease write the first theme and at least one other in 500 words or less.
The Application Deadline for fall semester is January 15 (M.A.) and December 1 (Ph.D.)
Application Requirements:
Doctorate:
> Application fee
> Resume/CV
> Personal statement
> Official GRE scores
> Official TOEFL or IELTS, if applicable
> Transcripts
> Three letters of recommendation
Masters:
> Application fee
> Resume/CV
> Personal statement
> Official GRE scores required: GRE scores are not required for current Tufts undergraduates and 2016 & 2017 Tufts undergraduate alumni applying to the M.A. program only.
> Official TOEFL or IELTS, if applicable
> Transcripts
> Three letters of recommendation
To online family and consumer sciences programs
College description: Master of Family and Consumer Sciences Human Development and Family Studies.The College of Human Sciences offers a Master of Family and Consumer Sciences degree Students may choose a specialization from the various departments within the college.Master of Family and Consumer Sciences degree with a specialization in Human Development and Family StudiesThe Master of Family and Consumer Sciences degree specialization track in HDFS provides students with the opportunity to enhance their background knowledge and skills for working with children and families.Obtain knowledge of basic theory and research methods in human development and family studies.Students with backgrounds in child human development, family studies, education, psychology, sociology, and economics may find a good fit in the department for their academic goals. The requirements for the MFCS degree with program in human development and family studies includes 19 credits in theories and research methods and 18 credits in other HDFS courses.Specialization in human development and family studies core courses.HDFS 501: Graduate Studies, Research Ethics in HD FSHDFS 510: Theories of Human DevelopmentThe paper will serve as a basis for the oral examination, although areas of questioning also may cover any coursework taken for the MFCS degree.The university program offers non-degree plans for obtaining family and consumer sciences teaching licensing and FCS endorsements.
At minimum, a cumulative grade point average equivalent to at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required for unrestricted graduate admission.
Two letters of recommendation
The GRE is NOT required for admission into the online MFCS programs.
Complete the sections on the Online Application Account page to create account and begin their application.
Major: Family and Consumer Sciences
Distance will autofill as the program type.
On the same page, provide answers to the four questions listed as their “statement of purpose”.
Statement of purpose
The Statement of Purpose, in particular, should be reviewed carefully before submitting to ensure all questions are fully answered.
Family Human Development Online Masters Degree
College description: Applied Math for the Life and Social Sciences PhD.
Required number of credits to complete this degree
The MS in Family and Human Development is a non-thesis degree program that focuses on practical application. It does not require a GRE for admission and can be completed in as little as 15-18 months, enabling students to enter the job market sooner.
Applicants must have a minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA in the last 60 hours of a student's first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA in an applicable master's degree program.
Graduate admission application and application fee
Personal statement of goals relevant to the master's degree program
Two letters of recommendation from professional or academic backgrounds
The personal statement must be four to five pages, double-spaced, and must address the applicant's professional goals, the applicant's strengths that will enable the applicant to succeed in the program, and relevant professional experience or responsibilities to the program.
Letters of recommendation must be from at least two academic or professional sources.
Human Development and Family Studies
College description: The university Human Development and Family Sciences graduates are excelling in their chosen careers and making an impact on lives in a variety of fields.Texas Tech Human Development and Family Sciences program in the College of Human Sciences is a degree program that empowers students to make a lasting impact in a variety of fields and enables graduates to make a positive difference in the lives of others.Join a supportive community of learners with classes that empower students with the tools they need to be successful, discover their passion and receive a solid foundation in theory, life span development, and family systems while preparing for a meaningful career that makes a difference.
Applicants must have earned at least a 3.0 GPA in 90 credits of coursework to be eligible to apply.
Applications for this program will typically have a December 1 deadline and students must be admitted to the HDFS graduate program.
The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
Prospective CSP Students
College description: The Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is housed in the College of Education and Human Development and offer a Master of Education with specializations in Kinesiology, Leisure Tourism, and Sport Administration. The Master program in Sport Administration at Bowling Green State University is accredited by the Commission on Sport Management AccreditationIn concert with the College of Education and Human Development, the Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is dedicated to fostering a dynamic community of lifelong learners and leaders.The Human Movement and Leisure Studies program does not lead to professional licensure.The Human Movement and Leisure Studies program is not a recognized occupation that requires a Gainful Employment disclosure.
This page contains all the information applicant will need to submit an application for the university program.
Unofficial transcripts are accepted if the name of applicant, institution, each individual course and grade, as well as calculated GPA is included.
Three letters of recommendation with CSP program reference form attached.
Their application is not complete without 3 references, so follow up with their references to be certain these are submitted by the deadline.
As a policy of the Graduate College, graduate interns on the BGSU campus are required to authorize and pass a background investigation prior to the start of employment.
Residence life positions begin in July and have a $11,250 stipend plus an apartment, meal plan, and a tuition scholarship covering 42/42 credits required for the degree.
Family and Consumer Sciences
College description: Family Life Education Concentration—Master of Arts in Family and Consumer Sciences.Upon graduation, students may to NCFR for the Provisional Certified Family Life Educator designation.Students accepted into the AGDP take designated 5000 and 6000-level courses that are counted in both the bachelor’s degree and the master’s degree.The MA in FCS degree at Western Michigan University has been reviewed by the National Council on Family Relations Graduates of NCFR CFLE-approved programs qualify to for the CFLE designation via an Abbreviated Application process.FCS 6220: Practicum in Family and Consumer Sciences This practicum is designed to give master level students an opportunity to knowledge and information acquired in the family and consumer sciences academic setting and further develop and refine professional skills with the guidance and assistance of professionals currently working in the field. Prerequisite: Admission to the M.A. in Family and Consumer Sciences or the M.A. in Career and Technical Education.The Family and Consumer Sciences typically hires three teaching assistants during the fall and spring semesters. Graduate students wishing to be considered for one of these positions should send a letter of interest and a resume to Dr. Richard Zinser.
WMU has a new online graduate application system that allows all students to submit required information into one system. General application information for the University, as well as specific requirements for individual programs, are captured into this system.
Students with that GPA range may establish eligibility for regular admission to WMU by completing nine credit hours of approved graduate-level courses toward their M.A. with a grade of “B” or better in each course.
Applicants submit all of the required application materials for the M.A. in FCS into the single online application: three letters of reference, transcripts, a resume, a self-statement and the general application form. The M.A. in FCS does not require GRE scores.
A completed application includes three letters of reference, transcripts, a self-statement, a resume and the general application form.
Please prepare a statement that covers the following information, and attach it within the online application:In the first sentence of the statement, indicate if applicant are applying for admission to the child life, dietetics, family life education or textile and apparel studies option. This statement should demonstrate their communication skills and writing competence.
Include the following information in a resume:1.
All materials, including three required letters of reference and transcripts, must be received by the deadline. Following the deadline, selected applicants will be invited to a required interview as part of the application process.
Completion of the WMU Graduate College online application form; however, do NOT submit a resume, recommendation letters, or a written statement to the Graduate College since these were previously submitted as part of their DICAS application.
Completion of the WMU Graduate College online application form, including a written statement to the Graduate Collegeand recommendation letters.
Applicants to the family life education concentration should complete the online application, including references, at least two months prior to the semester they wish to begin taking classes.
Applicants to the textile and apparel studies concentration should complete the graduate college application, and include a resume within the online application describing previous post-secondary education and professional work experience. Resume should indicate the exact title of each position; firm where employed; the duration of each position.
Applicants to the workforce education and development master's program should complete the online application, including submitting a resume or curriculum vitae, and written statement.
Submit a resume that includes work, volunteer, practicum and internship experience.
Applicants submit all of the required application materials for the M.A. in YCD into the single online application: three letters of reference, transcripts, a resume, a self-statement and the general application form. The M.A. in YCD does not require GRE scores.
Applicants submit all of the required application materials for the graduate certificate in kinship care families into the single online application: three letters of reference, transcripts, a resume, a self-statement and the general application form. The graduate certificate in kinship care families does not require GRE scores.
Applicants submit all of the required application materials for the graduate certificate in youth and community development into the single online application: three letters of reference, transcripts, a resume, a self-statement and the general application form. The graduate certificate in youth and community development does not require GRE scores.
Graduate students wishing to be considered for one of these positions should send a letter of interest and a resume to Dr. Richard Zinser.
Human Development and Family Studies
College description: UNCG HDFS ranked as one of the top HDFS graduate programs in the country!Programs of study are multidisciplinary, calling for a synthesis of knowledge from the social and behavioral sciences, and for an examination of the influence of social context and policy variables on individual and family behavior. Doctoral students have considerable flexibility in tailoring their studies to special interests and career goals.According to HDFS Department records, University of North Carolina at Greensboro has a 100% job placement rate in an HDFS related field for Ph.D program graduates and 93% job placement rate in a related field for MS-thesis graduates. Records are not as complete for online graduates of the BK:ILP, BK:ISED, and LECE programs, but indications are that graduates are very successful in finding jobs in those fields as well.
Applicant will apply online and request their references from their chosen recommenders through the online system, but at this time GRE scores and transcripts are still sent via paper copies.
The professional statement is a chance for the applicant to explain their reasons for pursuing graduate study in this field, previous experience and training in this or related fields, and their professional goals.
The HDFS Department encourages students to submit the online application form even if they do not yet have the other application materials. This can speed up the application process.
No GRE Subject test is required for admission into the HDFS Department. Ph.D applicants are encouraged to include a resume and writing sample with their application materials.
The entire admissions process may take a couple of months from the time the complete application is submitted. The two items the University of North Carolina at Greensboro is most commonly waiting on before the university can begin reviewing an application are GRE scores and international transcript evaluations, so submit these as much in advance as possible.
Students are not guaranteed admission to the program but they will be considered as eligible applicants if they earn a B or better in SES 605.
University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science
Please note that the application process for the Communication Sciences and Disorders M.S. program requires applicants to apply in two places: the CSDCAS Application system and the GSU/CAS-Liaison Application system.
The CSDCAS application portal opens August 2 and the Georgia State application portal opens June 17.
Applicants submit required admission materials to CSDCAS and to Georgia State’s graduate application system in order to be considered for admission.
Deadline: December 1 — remember to complete and submit two applications
Due to the impact of COVID-19, many GRE testing centers around the country are closed or probably will close as the number of coronavirus cases continue to surge.
The GRE is waived for all applicants this year. GRE scores sent to the department will not be reviewed or considered in the admission process in order to provide a level playing field.
The minimum GPA to apply the the CSD program is 3.0.
Complete & submit the CSDCAS Application; pay $125 application fee
Complete and submit GSU/CAS-Liaison Graduate Application; pay $50 application fee
Up to 5 weeks
Transcripts must be received by CSDCAS by December 1, or their application will not move forward for review.
Application, and all supporting documents , must be received by CSDCAS by Dec.
The GRE requirement is waived for Fall 2021 applicants.
Application, GRE & GACE scores must be submitted by Dec. Complete all components of the application, except the writing sample, art portfolio, and letters of recommendation.
August 2020: CSDCAS portal opens August 2 and GSU/CAS-Liaison Graduate Application portal opens by June 1.
Complete and submit entire CSDCAS Application and pay $125 application fee by the December first deadline
Complete all components of the GSU/CAS-Liaison Graduate Application except the following sections: writing sample, art portfolio, letters of recommendation
Submit online GSU/CAS-Liaison Graduate Application with $50 application fee by December first
PhD in Human Behavior Studies Online Program
Applicants must provide the following information for admission to Capella programs and Specializations.
1. Master’s degree from an institution accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting agency or an internationally recognized institution.
2. Your official master’s transcripts, minimum grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
3. A $50 non-refundable application fee. Fee is required to initiate an application for admission and must be paid as part of the application process. The fee covers the cost of transcript requests, transcript evaluation and other administrative costs.
4. GRE and GMAT are not required for admission.
You are considered an international applicant if you completed your highest degree outside of the U.S., regardless of where you currently live. International applications include all U.S. citizens and non-U.S. citizens who have completed their most recent academic coursework, degree, or credential at an institution outside the U.S.
1. Minimum score on acceptable test for proof of English proficiency
2. Transcript evaluation
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