Human Development
and Family Studies

To apply: electronic applications are available on the University of Missouri Graduate School Admissions Homepage. Students applying for the online programs should state which online program they wish to pursue in their personal statements.

Admission will be based on several factors, including:

• Statement of purpose outlining career goals and department fit
• Cumulative grade point average
• Scores on the Graduate Record Exam (taken within the past 5 years)
• Scores on the TOEFL examination (for International applicants only)
• Three letters of recommendation
• Copies of official transcripts
• Research/Professional experience (please submit your curriculum vita or resume)

In the past, successful applicants typically have had:

• A grade point average exceeding 3.0 (on a 4.0 system) for the last 60 hours of the Bachelor's degree.
• GRE scores at or above the 50th percentile on two of the three subtests (verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing).
• TOEFL scores of at least 550 paper-based, 213 computer-based, or 70 Internet-based (International applicants).

Application Checklist:

• Application for Graduate Admission
• Application fee
• Three letters of recommendation
• Official transcripts of all college credit
• A statement of purpose (personal statement)
• Official TOEFL examination scores (International students only)
• Official GRE scores (University Code: 6875; HDFS Code: 4602)

Send completed materials that you are unable to upload to the following address:
Graduate Student Admissions
210 Jesse Hall
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO 65211

Send questions concerning the application process to:
Tyler Jamison, PhD
Director of Graduate Studies
Phone: (573) 882-1301
Fax: [573] 884-5550
E-mail: jamisontb@missouri.edu

Completed applications should be submitted at least 4 weeks prior to the beginning of the term the student plans to begin coursework. This allows the Graduate School time to process your application.

To apply: electronic applications are available on the University of Missouri Graduate School Admissions Homepage. Students applying for the online programs should state which online program they wish to pursue in their personal statements.

Admission to Online Programs will be based on the following:

• Statement of purpose outlining career goals
• Cumulative grade point average
• Three letters of recommendation
• Copies of official transcripts (sent to the Graduate School in 210 Jesse Hall)
• Research/Professional experience (please submit your curriculum vita or resume)