Master in Child Development Bs

Applications for the Sep 2026 intake close on Aug 31, 2026, and tuition comes to 29,784 USD per year.

Direct engagement in real-world settings defines this degree, where students move beyond theory to actively observe and document children at play, design stimulating educational environments, and collaborate with parents to monitor developmental progress. By grounding your studies in the practical realities of child growth, you will gain the specialized expertise necessary to foster safe, nurturing home and community environments.

This curriculum examines the normal developmental stages of children and families, drawing on current research to explore the nuances of human behavior, parent-child relationships, and essential nutritional needs. Beyond standard development, the program offers pathways to address critical societal challenges, including:

• The impact of domestic violence and substance abuse on family dynamics
• Navigating grief, illness, and death within the family unit
• Addressing complex mental health issues in children and adolescents

Whether you are working with faculty on cutting-edge research or volunteering at local Head Start programs, you will develop the interdisciplinary toolkit required to support children in reaching their full potential.

In Moscow, students study on an ivy-covered campus within a supportive and welcoming community. Campus life includes clubs, sports, housing, dining, lectures, performances and showcases. The university also offers online classes through Campus 360 and in-person study locations in Boise, Coeur d’Alene and Idaho Falls, giving students options beyond the Moscow campus.

The University of Idaho is Idaho’s first and only Carnegie R1 research university. Its academic offerings cover more than 200 areas of study, including agriculture, anatomy, fine arts and business administration. Learning is connected to hands-on experience, internships and career pathways, with research activity that includes using artificial intelligence to track wildfire spread and work related to nuclear energy law.

International students are among the applicant groups served through the university’s admissions process, alongside first-year, transfer and graduate students. Financial support includes scholarships, financial aid and low tuition, while housing and dining options are available on campus. Students can build connections with fellow Vandals through campus activities, explore opportunities across Idaho and take part in the university’s statewide footprint.