The graduate program in applied human development and family sciences is developed by you, the student, in cooperation with your advisor to create a customized learning experience to enhance your career. Besides the required courses, you can add an individualized focus by supplementing your schedule with courses outside the department or you can specialize in marriage and family therapy.
Graduate Catalog Program Information
Affiliated College: College of Health and Human Sciences
Degree(s) Offered: M.S. in Applied Human Development and Family Sciences
Specializations Available:
Program Requires GRE: Yes
Letters of Recommendation: 2
All application materials must be received by the appropriate deadline below to ensure priority consideration.
| Internationals Living Abroad | Applicants Residing in the U.S. | Priority Consideration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | May 1 | July 15 | January 15 (Firm Deadline) |
| Spring | October 1 | December 10 | |
| Summer | June 1 |
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Human Development and Family Sciences
118 Wirtz Hall
Program website
facs@niu.edu
815-753-1543
Director of Graduate Studies
Thomas Pavkov
tpavkov@niu.edu
Application Contact
Sherry Fang
ssfang@niu.edu