Graduate Pathway in Human Development and Family Science

USA

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What will I learn?

An INTO Illinois State University Graduate Pathway program in Human Development will prepare you to enter your next semester of a master’s degree program at Illinois State University.

Upon successful completion of the Pathway program and meeting university requirements for graduate admission, you may enter your next semester of study at Illinois State University. This transition from an INTO program to a university degree program is called progression.

Course features

  • Develop your knowledge and skills through active learning in your chosen subject area.
  • Guaranteed university placement for all successful students.
  • Adapt to studying in the US with a strong focus on study and research skills.
  • Improve your English level and develop the vocabulary for your chosen degree subject.
  • Students have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills through internships after completing course work.

Where will it take me?

This course leads to the following degrees:

Family & Consumer Sciences - Human Development & Family Science-M.A.
Family & Consumer Sciences - Human Development & Family Science-M.S.

Which department am I in?

INTO Illinois State University

Study options

Full Time (2 Semesters)

Tuition fees
$28,430.00 (23,98,751) per year
This fee may subject to change for the coming year
Start date

Expected August 2025

Venue

INTO Illinois State University

NORMAL,

Illinois,

61790, United States

Full Time (2 Semesters)

Tuition fees
$28,430.00 (23,98,751) per year
This fee may subject to change for the coming year
Start date

Expected January 2025

Venue

INTO Illinois State University

NORMAL,

Illinois,

61790, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants must have

  • 17 years and above
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Human Development, Psychology, Sociology or related field with 2.5 GPA out of 4.0. Students without background coursework in human development may have to complete up to 3 pre-requisites as part of their Pathway. Students without a background in human development, psychology or sociology may apply and will take the required prerequisites during the Pathway.

1-Semester Pathway

TOEFL 79, IELTS 6.5, PTEA 53, Password 7, Duolingo 105, or TOEFL Essentials 8.5.

2-Semester Pathway

TOEFL 65, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 44, Password 6, Completion of Academic English Level 4, Duolingo 95, or TOEFL Essentials 7.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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