Overview

Upon completion of the foundation provided by core coursework, Human Development students at University of California, Davis can choose an area of specialization from one of five focuses: biological; cognitive; socio-emotional; family, culture, and society; or research methodology.

Features

Within their focal area students may also choose to emphasize a life-cycle phase, e.g., infancy and early childhood; middle childhood and adolescence; or adulthood and aging. Affiliated faculty members are from anthropology, education, human and community development, nutrition, pediatrics, and psychology.

They are also members of a number of research centers on campus including the MIND Institute, the Center for Mind and Brain, and the Center for Child and Family Studies.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Human Sexuality

Infancy & Early Childhood

Middle Childhood & Adolescence

Adulthood & Aging

Cognitive Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

More details

Space Available: March 1

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Davis, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application, including fee. Information about fee waivers is at the Graduate Studies website.

Curriculum Vitae or Resume

Three letters of recommendation

GRE is NOT required

English Language Examinations required of applicants whose native language or language of instruction at university was not English only

UC Davis requires academic records from each college-level institution you have attended. You will be instructed to upload scanned copies of your transcripts after you have submitted your online application.

Writing sample of up to 25,000 words (e.g. scholarly paper)

Personal History

Statement of Purpose

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

30691 USD / year

≈ 30691 USD / year
Out-of-State

30691 USD / year

≈ 30691 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13140 USD / year

≈ 13140 USD / year

Living costs

Davis

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Davis

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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