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    Family Education MEd

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    Minneapolis, USMEdOnline
    $41,940.00
    Tuition
    30
    Credits
    $95.00
    App fee

    Family Education MEd at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a 30-credit, online MEd program based in Minneapolis, US. Tuition is $41,940.

    About the program

    The program prepares practitioners to design, deliver, and evaluate educational programs for parents and families. It covers family systems, diversity and inclusion, parent-child relationships, curriculum design, and allows selection of a focus area such as early childhood development or program leadership.

    Focus: coursework
    US News Best Education Schools #25
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Spring 2027
    Oct 1, 2026
    Fall 2027
    Mar 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min For exams taken before January 21, 2026: Total Score: 79 Writing Subscore: 21 Reading Subscore: 19 (program utilizes the operational standards set by the Graduate School)
    IELTS
    optional
    Min Total Score: 6.5 Writing Subscore: 6.5 Reading Subscore: 6.5 (program utilizes the operational standards set by the Graduate School)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $19,600.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Family Education MEd at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Family Education MEd at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is $41,940 across 30 required credits.
    Is Family Education MEd at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities online or in-person?
    Family Education MEd at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does Family Education MEd at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities take to complete?
    Family Education MEd at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is structured around 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Family Education MEd at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities?
    Per the program's published guidance: A GPA of 2.8 (on a 4.0 scale) is required for admission; a 3.0 is preferred.
    What work-permit options follow Family Education MEd at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities?
    Post-completion work rights for Family Education MEd at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities: 12 months OPT (US)