Tufts University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Eliot-Pearson Department of Child Development 105 College Avenue Medford, MA 02155 US   Phone: 1-617-627-3355 Fax: 1-617-627-3503   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.A. - Applied; M.A. - Thesis; M.A.T.; Joint master's programs in Child Development and Urban and Environmental Policy or Education Doctoral Ph.D. in Applied Child Development; On Campus   These programs are designed to integrate child development research and theory with effective practice; they offer opportunities for working with young children, and conducting observations and research in a variety of settings, including the Eliot-Pearson Children's School and the Tufts Educational Day Care Center. They are designed to prepare students for careers that demand knowledge of theoretical and empirical issues in child development, as well as the skills necessary for effective work in a broad range of applied settings. The Sydney Fellowship is available for students entering the M.A. or M.A.T. programs; underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 2205  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 772  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $1122  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $32627  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable