Overview

The Children, Youth, and Families program offered by Lesley University integrates multicultural perspectives throughout the course of study as students learn about the influence of class, race and ethnicity, gender, and culture on human development and family patterns. Students may choose to focus on children, adolescents, emerging adults, and/or the family development across the lifespan.

The major provides a deep foundation in theoretical and practical knowledge and integrates supervised experiential learning with knowledge acquired in classes.

Students may specialize in: Early Intervention (working with children birth to 3 years old with special needs and their families); and Teaching Infants and Toddlers for students interested in obtaining state certification as lead teacher in early child care settings.

The program provides students with a strong foundation in family and developmental studies that will prepare them for graduate studies and work in a broad range of professions.

Students will be able to:

critically analyze and assess key interdisciplinary theories of child, youth, and family studies.
examine the impact of social institutions, structures and processes on childhood and youth.
critically analyze the influence of class, race and ethnicity, gender, sexuality and culture on childhood and family patterns.
demonstrate the ability to present knowledge acquired, arguments, and analyses effectively in both oral and written forms.

critically evaluate and conduct social science research on childhood, youth, and family issues.

Careers

Job opportunities for graduates in this field are projected to increase by over nine percent in the next ten years. Common job titles include:

Social Worker
Director of Social Services
Youth Counselor
Case Manager
Case Worker
Family Advocate
Community Manager

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Children and Society

Sociology of Family

Race, Class and Gender

Research Methods in the Social Sciences

Children in Global Perspective

Women in Culture and Society

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-02 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-17 00:00:00 , National

More details

Fall (international students): rolling admissions but applications will be accepted through July

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cambridge, 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 Form

Official Transcripts

Letter of Recommendation

Standardized Test Scores

Advanced Placement (AP) scores or International Baccalaureate

English Language Proficiency

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

34826 USD / year

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Out-of-State

34826 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

34826 USD / year

≈ 34826 USD / year

Living costs

Cambridge

United States

1814 - 3756 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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Scholarships Information

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