Master of Education in Human Development and Education

The Human Development and Education (HDE) Program prepares you to support the unique needs and growth of all learners whether you are interested in exploring a direct service role, starting a nonprofit organization, engaging in clinical or counseling work, or pursuing doctoral research. By linking theories and pioneering research with practice and policy about child, adolescent, and adult development, you will have opportunities to examine different developmental domains including cognitive, emotional, social, moral, and neurological as well as design strategies and interventions to promote healthy development.

After completing the HDE Program, you will have a deeper understanding of the following competencies that explore how:

Learning and development are lifelong processes, with a predictable sequence at the population level and significant variation at the individual level
Learning and development are active and interactive, driven by maturity and experience levels
Ecological factors including families, teachers, schools, communities, neighborhoods, and culture influence learning and development
Evaluation of evidence and research from human developmental science can inform effective change strategies to lead, design, and implement intervention, prevention, and support efforts
Engagement in continuous learning can emerge from reflective practice, community involvement, and evaluation of intervention, prevention, and support efforts

You must submit all of your required documents online, including your academic transcripts and letters of recommendation, by the application deadline.
Statement of Purpose
Resume or C.V.
Three Letters of Recommendation
Applicants are required to submit three recommendations using the online application system.
The GRE test is optional for Ed.M. and Ed.L.D. applicants.
If your native language is not English, you must submit the results of the TOEFL or IELTS. You are exempt from this requirement if you have earned a bachelor's degree from an institution at which English was the sole language of instruction.
You are required to upload transcripts from each postsecondary institution that you have attended showing all undergraduate and graduate work (including non-degree classes) in the Academics section of the application.

At this stage of the application process, you may upload unofficial or student copies. All transcripts should show courses completed, grades received, duration of study, and degree or diploma received, if applicable.