Overview

Applied Family Science from Wilmington University is a practice-oriented degree especially suitable for individuals already working in the family or human service sectors, education, religious settings, or corrections as well as those wishing to enter those fields. This degree emphasizes training in both the generation of research-based knowledge and its translation into effective programs and policies that positively impact the well-being of children, youth, and, families. Courses will emphasize programmatic efforts that work to prevent the development of problematic outcomes and to promote optimal functioning in individuals or groups across the life course.

Learning outcomes

This degree at Wilmington University will provide excellent preparation for those wanting to work in a variety of family life education positions including, but not limited to, Educational Activity Specialist, Presenter – Family Life Education, Family Life & Sex Education Specialist, Sexuality Educator, and Parenting Education Specialist. Unlike some fields where graduates focus their job search activities on specific settings such as schools, hospitals, prison systems, or corporations, employment opportunities for family science graduates exist in almost all sectors of society. This program is open for students who have completed any undergraduate program. Graduates from the Applied Family Science Master’s degree program will be able to seek certification as a family life educator.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Development Across the Lifespan

Research in Practice

Family Dynamics

Families and Crisis

Parent Education

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

New Castle, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

Wilmington University Application for Admission
$35 non-refundable application fee
Copy of Permanent Resident Card
Official Transcripts from United States institutions

Tuition Fees

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9999 USD / year

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9091 USD / year

≈ 9091 USD / year
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9091 USD / year

≈ 9091 USD / year

Additional Details

Tuition per course. Cost of a typical 3-credit graduate degree course.

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