Master's Degree in Human Development

The Human Development Master's Program at the Blacksburg campus of Virginia Tech prepares students for professional practice in services for children, adults, and families with emphases including:

community-based services	educational services
business organizations	legal services
courts services	policy agencies
mental health	foster care
family and youth services	child care
cooperative extension	recreational services
youth ministry	pastoral services
membership organizations	non-profit organizations
foundations	adult day services
federal and state agencies	Head Start programs
social science firms	substance abuse prevention and treatment

This degree prepares you for high-quality professional practice that is grounded in research and theories of human development. The expertise gained in this program is in high demand among employers, according to survey results with a range of human service organizations. HD master's degree students are also prepared for further graduate study.

For a regular decision, apply to the graduate school and complete the supplementary application to the department by January 1. If you wish to apply for an assistantship, please apply by the January 1 deadline. For the late admission decision, apply no later than April 15. Late admission applicants should send an e-mail to Mrs. Kathy Surface (ksurface@vt.edu) to indicate an intent to apply by February 15 or as soon as the decision to apply to the HD Master's Program is made. This informal e-mail ensures that a file will be created and maintained for late admissions applicants before the April 15th deadline.

Please note: The content on this site is updated periodically. You should contact the Department of Human Development for the most recent information and degree requirements.