Child development
Master of Science
Helping children thrive
Gain advanced knowledge and skills to make a lasting impact in the lives of children and families. Explore cognitive and socio-emotional development in children as you prepare for a wide range of career opportunities.
Participate in innovative research and faculty-led projects that lead to real impacts for children and their families. You will work with an advisor to design an individualized program that fits your career goals.
View the online child development graduate handbook
Overview
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Application information
Applicants for the M.S. in child development must meet the following degree-specific admission requirements:
- Education level: Bachelor’s
- GPA: 3.0
- GRE: No
- TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo: 79/6.5/115 (for applicants whose education was completed in countries where English is not an official language)
- Number of references: Three
- Other requirements: No
Program availability
- Concentration: Thesis or non-thesis
- Semester intake: Fall
- Deadlines: General application deadlines
Visit Graduate Admissions to learn more and start your application.
Contact information
Family and Consumer Sciences contact: Ginny Lane, vlane@uidaho.edu
Graduate Admissions contact: graduateadmissions@uidaho.edu, 208-885-4001
Costs, funding and research
To learn how you can fund your graduate degree, check out the Graduate Funding page.
Visit Financial Aid to find detailed information about the cost of attendance.
Degree fit
This degree could be a food fit if you:
- Have an undergraduate degree in education, psychology, sociology, human development, child development or a related field
- Have an interest in conducting research (thesis track)
- Have an interest in working with young children in education settings (non-thesis track)
Hands-on learning
- Research and teaching assistantships
- Volunteer opportunities
- Conduct a research project and present your findings
- Develop your skills in the Child Development Laboratory
- Participate in an IdahoSTARS internship
Related clubs and organizations
- Collegiate Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)
- Phi Upsilon Omicron
- Child Development Student Club
- Graduate and Professional Student Association (GPSA)
Career outcomes
Current job openings
2,475 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HIPotential careers and mid-career salaries
- Preschool Teachers
$40,946 - Education Administrators for Preschool and Childcare Programs
$56,876 - Education Administrators for Elementary and Secondary Schools
$132,299 - Training and Development Specialists
$73,680 - Postsecondary Education Teachers
$82,848
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