Human Development Master's Degree (MS) Start Your Application We welcome applications on a rolling basis. The next priority application deadline is April 1, 2025. View deadline details Pathway to Doctoral or Clinical Studies Online Learning Options Part-Time and Full-Time Options Program Overview Individuals who want to learn how to manage and solve issues and concerns of how humans develop in organizations, educational institutions, and the community at large will find the Warner School master’s degrees in human development a rewarding opportunity to pursue this expertise.Our graduates have successfully secured positions as researcher coordinators, development specialists and human services agency employees in the areas of health and human services, public health, and community development agencies, as well as roles as consultants in nontraditional learning environments. In addition, many of our graduates use this as a stepping stone to continue their education, in pursuit of a diverse array of clinical and doctoral degrees. Key Program FeaturesCutting-Edge Curriculum: Interdisciplinary coursework covering contemporary topics, such as emerging knowledge concerning conditions that foster healthy development of minority youth; current knowledge in our understanding of the diversity of factors that promote wellness in older populations; the interplay between mind, body and society in determining developmental trajectories; the deleterious effects of chronic stress; and fostering “engaged scholarship” that encourages the development of thriving communities.Customizable: A number of concentrations are available focusing on subject matter that occupies the forefront of human development research; each option includes 12 credits of electives.Unique Apprenticeship Opportunities: Research apprenticeship opportunities are available in a wide array of settings. Students have the opportunity to become a part of a research team led by a human development faculty member or may explore opportunities to apprentice at the University of Rochester Medical Center or other units across the university.Option to Add Specializations: By strategically choosing electives, you can add an advanced certificate for little or no additional credits. Students may also elect to take courses that can count toward a NYS license in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).Diverse, Dynamic Faculty: Faculty offer a rich diversity of expertise in areas, such as community engagement, minority youth development, gerontology, Applied Behavior Analysis, social determinants of healthy development, self-determination theory, college student development, and inclusive learning environments.Flexible: Program can be started in any semester and can be completed in only one year of full-time study, or two years of part-time study for those balancing work and study.Combined Program Option: Students adding at least one advanced certificate may enroll in a “combined program” that will help secure the appropriate visa for international students and extend loan eligibility for domestic students. PrerequisitesCompletion of a bachelor's degree with a major in one of the following areas: development, psychology, sociology, history, philosophy, public health, education, gerontology, social work, art therapy, music therapy, or a field that is related to any of these aforementioned areas of study.Research experience is highly desirable, but not required. Scholarships, Tuition, & Financial Aid Learn more Partnerships and Career Pathways Learn more Questions? Contact us Master's Program Options Each concentration requires 30 credits of coursework and three common core courses, with different specialization courses. MS Concentrations & CourseworkTailor your MS in Human Development to your professional interests and career goals by choosing from six concentration areas:General - the most flexible and customizableEarly ChildhoodDevelopmental DifferencesFamily StudiesGerontologyResearch/Program Evaluation MS Combined with Advanced CertificationYou can pursue a MS in Human Development concurrently with at least one of the advanced certificates listed below. The length of this combined program and its total number of credits will depend on the chosen advanced certificate(s) and other optional enhancements.Advanced Certificate in Program EvaluationAdvanced Certificate in Urban Teaching and LeadershipAdvanced Certificate in Online TeachingApplied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Customize Your DegreeOur degrees are designed to meet your interests and career aspirations. Whether you want to add an advanced certificate or specialize in a distinct area of emphasis, we can help craft the best option for you. Contact us Ready to Apply? Start Your Application We welcome applications on a rolling basis. The next priority application deadline is April 1, 2025. View deadline details Career Opportunities A diversity of career opportunities, inside and outside of academia, emerge from or can be complemented by the study of human development. Thanks to a cross-disciplinary approach, graduates of our master’s in human development programs have emerged as thought leaders in educational, clinical, research, and community settings, well prepared to succeed in an array of roles and careers, including:Working as a research coordinator or as part of a research team.Serving as part of a team working to transform struggling communities.Working as an educator or consultant in nontraditional educational settings, such as museums and libraries.Working for community agencies and foundations supporting healthy communities and healthy human development.Working as a program evaluator.Graduates can also utilize their degree as a pathway to a doctoral degree, which has led to careers as teachers/scholars in higher education, researchers across related fields, thought leaders, and administrators in community and educational organizations that seek to improve the lives of people by fostering healthy human development.Graduates can also successfully transition to clinical programs that complement the degree in human development, such as mental health counseling, social work, clinical or counseling psychology, or Applied Behavior Analysis. Our master’s degree programs in human development have also provided a vehicle for international students, who are interested in becoming experts in emerging knowledge in the field of human development, to launch a diversity of career paths. /directory/silvia-sorensen Program Director Silvia SörensenAssociate Professor View Silvia's profile Contact Admissions (585) 275-3950 admissions@warner.rochester.edu Request InformationReceive a $70 application fee waiver when you complete the form below.Loading... Take a Course Before You ApplyTake a course before you apply to one of our programs for a discounted price. Inquire with admissions to learn about credits that also apply toward degree requirements. Try us out Related Degrees EdD/PhD in Human DevelopmentMS in School CounselingMS in Mental Health CounselingEdD/PhD Counseling Start Your Application Get Started