Online Graduate Programs in
Human Development & Family Sciences
Texas Tech’s online graduate programs in Human Development and Family Sciences are built for working professionals seeking advanced credentials in gerontology, youth development, or early childhood and family policy — without putting your career on hold.
The College of Health & Human Sciences at Texas Tech University offers fully online graduate programs through the Interactive Distance Education Alliance (IDEA). These programs are built for working professionals seeking advanced credentials in gerontology, youth development, or early childhood and family policy — without putting your career on hold.
Graduates move into leadership, research, advocacy, and program management roles in a growing field. Social and community service managers earn a median annual wage of $78,240, with 6% employment growth projected from 2024 to 2034 — faster than the national average.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, May 2024
Online Master’s Degree in Human Development (Gerontology or Youth Development)
Texas Tech’s online Master of Science in Human Development and Family Sciences is available in two concentrations — gerontology and youth development — and requires 30–36 credit hours depending on the concentration chosen. The program is designed for working adults already employed in child and family services who want to deepen their expertise and advance into leadership roles.
Online Master’s Degree in Family & Consumer Sciences Education
Texas Tech’s online Master of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences Education is designed for individuals who hold a bachelor’s degree in a family and consumer sciences content area or a related field and are seeking initial teaching certification in Texas. The program delivers the pedagogy coursework required for FCS licensure in Texas and is offered in partnership through the Interactive Distance Education Alliance (IDEA).
Online Graduate Certificates
Texas Tech offers four fully online graduate certificates in Human Development and Family Sciences through IDEA. Each certificate provides focused, graduate-level training for professionals who want to build specialized expertise without completing a full master’s degree.
- Early Childhood & Family Policy
- Gerontology
- Youth Development Specialist
- Youth Program Management & Evaluation
Online Graduate Certificates in Human Development & Family Sciences
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