Master of Arts in Child Development

The Master of Arts Program in Child Development (MACD) is a 2-year, 38-40 unit evening program that strives to foster an understanding of the major theories and empirical research in child development from infancy through adolescence. This includes an understanding of the core psychological domains of cognition, language, physiology, emotions, personality and social behavior, along with an understanding of developmental methods. An emphasis will be placed on understanding development in the contexts in which children live their lives including family, school, and peer groups.

A baccalaureate degree with a major in human development, child development, psychology; or with any other undergraduate major that satisfies the graduate admissions committee of the MACD program;
A cumulative undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0 ("B") overall and a 3.2 minimum in the major.

TOEFL (iBT 79/80 or PBT 550), IELTS (General: 6.0 total band score)

Applications and all supporting materials must be received by February 11th to be considered for fall admission.