Human Development and Family Studies MS

On Campus
Concentration(s):Child LifeMarriage and Family Therapy
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Spring 2027No application deadline.No priority deadline.
About the priority deadline
A limited number of merit-based graduate assistantships are available. All applicants are automatically considered for assistantships. Funding offers are typically communicated in late spring or summer, so students need to have application completed in advance of this timeframe.
Summer 2027No application deadline.No priority deadline.
About the priority deadline
A limited number of merit-based graduate assistantships are available. All applicants are automatically considered for assistantships. Funding offers are typically communicated in late spring or summer, so students need to have application completed in advance of this timeframe.
Fall 2027No application deadline.No priority deadline.
About the priority deadline
A limited number of merit-based graduate assistantships are available. All applicants are automatically considered for assistantships. Funding offers are typically communicated in late spring or summer, so students need to have application completed in advance of this timeframe.
Application Requirements
Application Fee (Required)
$65 for U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
$80 for international students.
English Proficiency Test (Required)
This program uses the Graduate School's English Language Proficiency Score Requirements and Minimum Scores for Regular Admission.
Minimum Scores for Regular Admission
TOEFL iBT: 4.5 (no sub score less than 4) (or 79 for students who took the test prior to January 2026)
IELTS: 6.5 (no sub score less than 6)
Duolingo English Test: 120 (no sub score less than 110)
PTE: 59
More information is available at https://graduate.ua.edu/applicants/international-students/.
Letter of Recommendation (3 Required)
Three letters of recommendation
At least one letter (preferably two letters) should be written by college instructors/professors
Additional letters should be written by supervisors or administrators from professional settings
Please do not include letters from family members, friends, or other individuals with whom you have a personal (non-professional) relationship
Statement of Purpose (Required)
The Statement of Purpose should:
Be free of typos and grammatical errors
Discuss how your background/experience influences your desire to pursue a master’s degree in HDFS
Discuss how a master’s degree in HDFS aligns with your future goals
Discuss the skills and knowledge you display that will support success in a graduate program
Transcript (Required)
Please upload an unofficial transcript for any institution of higher education at which you have completed 15 or more credit hours. Please include a grading scheme if your university does not use a letter-based (e.g. A, A-, B) grading scheme.
FAQs
What are the requirements for the Accelerated Master’s Program (AMP)?
The Accelerated Master’s Program allows current UA undergraduate students to start a graduate degree while obtaining an undergraduate degree, saving time and cutting costs.

Dual-counted hours 12; minimum GPA for admission 3.7; length for completion 5 years
Contact
Program Director (Graduate Coordinator)
Deborah Casper
dmcasper@ua.edu
+1 205-348-6158
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