Admissions

Child and Family Development, MS

How to Apply

First, follow the graduate steps to apply.

Then, submit the following materials through the online application to the Department of Child and Family Development.

Plan A (thesis)

Submit the following:

  1. Applicant's letter of intent which includes reason for seeking the degree and career goals
  2. Three letters of recommendation, one of which must be from an academic reference and another from an occupational reference
  3. A written personal statement discussing background, interests, experiences, abilities, and career goals as they apply to the applicant's desire for a graduate degree in child development
  4. Completion of a telephone or in person interview conducted by one or more members of the Child Development Faculty Governing Board
  5. Resume

Plan B (project or exam)

To be considered for admission to the graduate program Plan B (project or a comprehensive exam for applicants with EC-SEBRIS certificate) in child development, an applicant must have a minimum of three years work experience in the field of child development. The applicant must submit to Graduate Admissions the same admission materials as Plan A applicants.

The applicant must submit the following for review by the Child Development Faculty Governing Board, which is in addition to the common admissions package:

  1. Applicant's letter of intent which includes reason for seeking the degree and career goals
  2. Three letters of recommendation, two of which must be from an occupational reference as well as completion of a rating form by the employer assessing the administrative skills of applicant
  3. A resume
  4. A written personal statement by the applicant discussing background, interests, work experience, abilities, and career goals as they apply to the applicant's desire for a graduate degree in child development
  5. Completion of a telephone or in person interview conducted by one or more members of the Child Development Faculty Governing Board

Fall 2013 Deadline  

Step 1: CSUMentor Application—March 1
Step 2 and 3: File Completion—April 1

All application materials including departmental requirements must be submitted by the file completion date.

Spring Deadline

Domestic Applicants: Closed
International Applicants: Closed