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Master of Arts - Human Developmental Science

Northeastern Illinois University

Chicago campus — Chicago, Illinois, United States

Study Level
Postgraduate · Master's Degree
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
January 2027
Tuition Fee
USD 14,833
Application Fee
USD 30
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

Program Description The Human Developmental Science master's degree is unique to the Chicago area. It’s a multidisciplinary degree intended to provide both breadth and depth in the study of human development. Students in the program focus on human growth that includes physical, perceptual, cognitive, personality, social and emotional areas across the human lifespan. It empowers students to gain extensive understanding of the human experience and understand individual growth in the larger context of culture and society. The university trains this field’s next generation of researchers, leaders and practitioners. Students will engage with faculty both in classroom seminars and on individually tailored research projects spanning core developmental areas from infancy to adulthood and aging. Furthermore, students will have many opportunities to advance their statistical and methodological skills in order to work on basic and applied research questions. Students will be able to select a specialized area of research tailored to their interests, needs and career path (e.g., aging and mental health, physiology of adolescence, adult relationship dynamics, etc.). Graduates of the program will be well-prepared to enter into the workforce or will be competitive applicants for admission to doctoral programs. As an individual in the program, students will be able to: Explore a wide range of developmental topics related to social, clinical, physiological and cognitive psychology. Students will be able to engage in independent research that encourages curiosity and a passion for answering basic research, industry and behavioral questions. Gain skills using an array of statistical tools related to research investigation including collecting, coding, analyzing data and creating predictive models of behavior relevant to for-profit and nonprofit industries. Participate in classes that are organized around the principle of engaged and active learning. Apply to Ph.D. programs or for careers in fields that desire information research scientists, quantitative skills and knowledge of human behavior.
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Credential
Master's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
USD 14,833
Application fee
USD 30
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

Scholarships are competitive and may change, close or be withdrawn. Eagle Link does not guarantee that any student will receive a scholarship.

Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
January 2027, January 2028, January 2029
Application deadline
Confirm with Eagle Link
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Chicago campus

Chicago, Illinois, United States

5500 North St. Louis Avenue

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Verify before applying

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About the Institution

Northeastern Illinois University, located in Chicago on Lake Michigan, is a 153 year-old comprehensive, fully accredited learning and research community with four colleges which offers more than 40 undergraduate and 30 graduate majors. Its business school is AACSB accredited and well connected to the city’s thriving business sector. NEIU Values: integrity, excellence, access to opportunity, diversity, community, and empowerment through learning. NEIU’s Office of International Programs (OIP) offers the following services to international students: Pre-arrival support and orientation materials,...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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