Child and Family Development, MA, Online
Program Details
- Location
- Wayne Campus, Akron Campus
- Level
- graduate
- Academic Pathway
- major
- Degree/Program Type
- MA Master of Arts
- Format
- online
- Course Info
- Course Sequence
- College
- Health and Human Sciences, College of (Dean's Office)
- School/Department
- School of Social Work & Family Sciences
Program Overview
- 100% online
- Same expert faculty as in-person classes
About the program
Graduates will become leaders and innovators in the Child and Family Development field through an advanced interdisciplinary and experiential education that prepares professionals who will contribute to the well-being of individuals, families, and global communities through careers working with children and families.
Why Akron?
Tailor your own path to success! Immerse yourself in interprofessional education in the College of Health and Human Sciences.
Customize your journey by blending core courses with personalized options, aligning perfectly with your future career goals.
Embrace the flexibility you need! Set your pace, meet deadlines on your terms, and bid farewell to class schedules that clash with your work and family commitments.
Experience convenience! Our 8-week format for Foundational and Core program requirements. Focus on fewer classes at a time, accelerating your degree completion.
Finish faster! Our program can be completed in just 15 months. Your efficient and tailored academic future begins now!
Admissions Requirements
The admissions requirements for the Masters Degree in Child and Family Development program are as follows:
Minimum GPA of 3.0 for four years of undergraduate study or 3.25 for the last two years of undergraduate study.
Admission to the master’s degree program is determined by the academic preparation and personal qualifications of the applicant which will be evaluated by the transcripts, statement of purpose, and letters of recommendation.
Submission of the following:
University of Akron Admissions Application
Three letters of recommendation
Statement of purpose
Resume
Program faculty will review all applications upon receipt and may require an interview with any applicant. Admissions decisions are reported to the Graduate School.
Accepted students will be expected to comply with the following requirements:
Complete the course of study with a minimum of 30 credits.
These credits will include:
Foundation courses focused on orientation to child and family development as an interdisciplinary field.
Core courses in the Child and Family Development specialization.
Elective options, selected in consultation with academic advisor, from within department or in another discipline. These are chosen to strengthen student’s professional goals.
Complete one of the following Capstone options:
Master’s Project: the project option involves the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of original and creative programs and/or resource materials with an outside organization.
Master’s Internship: the internship is designed to give students supervised, professional experience in a professional setting, and the opportunity to connect that experience to the scholarship in that particular field.
Apply for graduation upon successful completion of an approved thesis/project proposal or enrollment in practicum, and by posted University graduation application deadlines.
Career Outcomes
Graduates with a Master of Arts in Child and Family Development can work in many diverse fields, including public and private schools, nonprofits, government agencies, higher education, private business, and more.
Additional Program Information
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Learn more about UAkron Online.
If you have questions about the program, contact Dr. Tim McCarragher at mccarra@uakron.edu or (330) 972-5976.
If you have questions about the admissions process, write to gradsch@uakron.edu.