Graduate Programs
Take your education to the next level. Whether you are soon to graduate or a seasoned professional, we have programs that can help you advance your career and develop expertise in your field.
The College of Education and Human Development offers masters and doctoral programs in our two academic units – Human Development & Family Sciences and the School of Education.
HDFS offers an M.S. and Ph.D. program designed to prepare the next generation of scholars for positions as researchers, professors, or leaders in human development, family studies, human services and related fields.
Our School of Education Graduate Program has consistently ranked in the top 15% of graduate education schools by US News & World Report’s “America’s Best Graduate Schools.” Masters and doctoral students work closely with renowned faculty in a rigorous program, conducting evidence-based research in real-world educational settings. Online and traditional masters degrees, Ph.D.s and an Ed.D provide students with the knowledge and skills to become leaders in their field.
The M.S.W. in social work program is designed to prepare the next generation of social workers who provide vital health and well-being services. Social workers support individuals and families through a wide range of life changes or challenges, including adoption, divorce, aging, terminal illness, loss of housing or employment, mental health, substance use and more. With practicum experiences in schools, healthcare agencies and nonprofit organizations, the program emphasizes community engagement and applied learning in real-world settings.
If you are an educator looking for a flexible, convenient master’s degree to advance your career, apply to one of our online M.Ed. programs in Literacy, Teacher Leadership, Exceptional Children & Youth or Educational Technology. Designed by full-time faculty, the interactive curriculum allows you to enhance your skills by taking class assignments, implementing them in your classroom and comparing results with your cohort. Online tuition rates are equivalent to in-state tuition.
4+1 Programs
For UD undergraduates interested in a graduate degree, we offer several 4+1 programs. Building upon the strength of our undergraduate education programs, students can take graduate courses in their junior, senior and +1 year, allowing them to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in only 5 years.
- Human Services Leadership Concentration is designed for UD undergraduates majoring in Human Services. It provides a pathway for students to complete a BS and MS in Human Services Leadership.
- Early Childhood Development and Inclusive Education is designed for students majoring in Early Childhood Education, preparing graduates to work as direct service providers and for advancement to administrative, policy and research positions in early childhood development and education and related fields.
- Teaching English as a Second Language. UD students in the undergraduate English major can become eligible for teacher certification English as a Second Language and earn the M.A. in TESL in the +1 year.
- Environmental Education. UD students in Elementary Education concentrating in Middle School Science or a Single Certification Focus Area can earn an MS in Insect and Wildlife Environmental Education
- Exceptional Children and Youth Students majoring in education can earn an M.Ed. in Exceptional Children and Youth, in one of three concentrations:
AmeriCorps Partnership
The University of Delaware is an AmeriCorps School of National Service and will provide support for eight students to its graduate programs — up to a maximum of two years.
Graduate Programs Commitment:
- Application Fee Waiver (valued at $75.00)
- Tuition Scholarship Award (minimum for Segal Membership): $1,000.00
- Defer application up to one year
Applying To Graduate School: Tips For Getting Started
Applying for Ph.D. programs is exciting but can also be overwhelming and stressful. How do you even begin the process? From narrowing down different programs to working on application materials, deciding which doctoral program is right for you takes some time. Some of our Ph.D. students share their best advice on applying to graduate school.