Overview

Key facts

Designed with professionals in mind, the online courses and internship or thesis option allow you earn your degree without sacrificing your job or lifestyle.

The online Master of Science in Child and Family Studies Western Kentucky University at will prepare you for roles such as:

Social and Community Service Managers
Community and Social Service Specialists
Farm and Home Management Educators

Community Health Workers

This program is designed to provide advanced study in the growth and development of the individual and family.

The program builds competence in human development, integration of theory into practice, program development, and research—preparing graduates to critically evaluate and synthesize issues related to children, youth, and families. Fieldwork is incorporated in the curriculum.

Programme Structure

Course include:

Grant Writing for Child and Family Programs
Research Methods
Child Development Theory and Research
Youth and Family Theory and Research
Thesis Research/Writing

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-16 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bowling Green, United States

Disciplines

Childhood Studies View 74 other Masters in Childhood Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants who hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university may apply for admission with an overall undergraduate GPA of 2.75.
Or completed master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university with GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

57180 USD / year

≈ 57180 USD / year
Out-of-State

55020 USD / year

≈ 55020 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

36420 USD / year

≈ 36420 USD / year

Living costs

Bowling Green

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Bowling Green

Funding

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