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Master of Science - Human Development and Family Sciences - Child Life Specialist (Thesis)

Texas State University

San Marcos — San Marcos, Texas, United States

Study Level
Postgraduate · Master's Degree
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
August 2027
Tuition Fee
USD 13,812
Application Fee
USD 90
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

The Human Development and Family Sciences program offers a flexible model of graduate training that allows students to develop individualized degree plans catered to career goals, provides opportunities to conduct research, supports cross-disciplinary education, and emphasizes mentorship and professional opportunities to support students' development and career placement. The 37-credit hour program currently offers a thesis and non-thesis track in Human Development and Family Sciences as well as a Child Life Specialist concentration. The Human Development and Family Sciences major will provide advanced educational experiences in the content areas of human and family development, cultural diversity, program administration and evaluation, research methodology, statistics, theories, and current issues impacting families and children. The Child Life concentration, offered with thesis and non-thesis option, will also provide advanced educational experiences in theses content areas, as well as knowledge and expertise to become a Certified Child Life Specialist. The goals of the Human Development and Family Sciences program are to provide students with exceptional classroom and research experiences, support students through practicum and internship experiences, and prepare students to work with diverse populations. As the first graduate-level child life academic program in Texas, the program also strives to continue to offer its exceptional training from Certified Child Life Specialists that combined have nearly 50 years of clinical experience.
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Credential
Master's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
USD 13,812
Application fee
USD 90
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
August 2027, August 2028, August 2029
Application deadline
1 June 2027
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

San Marcos

San Marcos, Texas, United States

601 University Drive

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Optional Practical Training (OPT)
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About the Institution

Texas State University is a public, student-centered research institution guided by their unwavering belief in the power of education to transform communities, power economies, and reimagine the world. Their students come from every walk of life, from across Texas, the nation, and the world. Texas State University is currently home to undergraduate and graduate students from more than 8- nations and offers more than 200 degree programs. Opportunities to participate fully in campus life awaits students at Texas State - including faculty-led research projects, over 330 student organizations, stu...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.