Child Development

Program Contact

Melissa McInnis Brown, Ph.D.
940-898-2675
mbrown50@twu.edu

Application Deadlines

Rolling admissions
Priority Dates:
Fall - July1     Spring - November 1     Summer - April 1

Admission Requirements

• Completed bachelor's degree in a relevant field from a U.S. college or university accredited by a regional accrediting agency, or an equivalent degree from a foreign college or university
• Minimum 3.0 GPA for the last 60 semester credit hours of coursework.
• Submit the following documents into the application:
  • Curriculum Vitae/Resume highlighting relevant education, experience, and employment.
  • Email address for an academic or professional reference who can speak to your academic abilities and potential (they will be contacted with a link to upload their letter).
  • Letter of Intent/Essay (500 words) that meets the following expectations:
    • Clearly state the reasons for pursuing a master's degree in Child Development
    • State your professional and educational experiences and goals
    • Be sure that your goals align with program outcomes
    • Indicate why you would be a good fit for this program
    • Indicate how you plan to use the degree after graduating
    • Identify which topics in child development you are particularly interested in
    • Use professional, formal language and tone
    • Use correct grammar, spelling, and syntax.

Effective February 1, 2023: Students applying for Spring 2024 and beyond in the following programs will use the New Graduate Application Portal - M.B.A., M.H.A., M.S. in Child Life, M.S. in Child Development, and Ph.D. in Child Development and Early Education.  All other programs, and those programs above wishing to start Summer or Fall 2023, will continue with the ApplyTexas application  and will need to submit any required documents for M.S. in Child Life, M.S. in Child Development, and Ph.D. in Child Development and Early Education to hdfsc@twu.edu .  Please contact the Office of Admission with any questions at 940-898-3188 or graduate@twu.edu. 

1. Review Admissions Requirements for the program for which you are applying.
2. Review the Admission to the Graduate School information in the Graduate Catalog.
3. Create an account and apply for admission via the New Graduate Application Portal. In the application process, you will be asked to provide any supplemental documentation identified in the Admissions Requirements referred to above.  *Students enrolling for Summer or Fall 2023 will apply through ApplyTexas.org and need to submit all required documents to their program of choice. 
4. Submit any required official test scores and transcripts.
5. International students should visit the International Affairs webpage for additional information and requirements.

For more information on graduate admissions or to contact an admissions official, visit twu.edu/admissions/graduate-admission/.

Students who wish to apply for a Graduate Assistantship must meet the General Criteria for Appointment of Graduate Assistants.