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:
| Child care | Youth ministry | Cooperative extension |
| Foster care | Pastoral services | Business organizations |
| Foundations | Adult day services | Non-profit organizations |
| Mental health | Social science firms | Federal and state agencies |
| Legal services | Head Start programs | Family and youth services |
| Courts services | Educational services | Membership organizations |
| Policy agencies | Recreational services | Community-based services |
| Substance abuse prevention and treatment |
For a regular decision, apply to the graduate school and complete the supplementary application to the department by January 2. If you wish to apply for an assistantship, please apply by the January 2 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). 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.
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