Family and Human Development, MS
Community, Health, children
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.
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.
- College/school:
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Location: Online
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
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.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
U.S. applicants | International applicants | English proficiency
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:
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework
- current resume or curriculum vitae
- personal statement of goals relevant to the master's degree program
- two letters of recommendation from individuals with professional or academic backgrounds
- 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.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | Online | 07/25 | Final |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | Online | 12/16 | Final |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | Online | 04/18 | Final |
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.
Sanford School of Social and Family Dynamics
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graduatesanford@asu.edu
480-965-6978
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
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. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. 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.
