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In this program, students gain the knowledge and skills that prepare them for careers serving individuals and families across the lifespan. Courses are designed to help students deal with current issues confronting families and children in the nation and the world. Students have the opportunity to work with internationally recognized faculty on important research projects that can help society better understand human development and family relationships with the ultimate goal of improving the quality of life for individuals and families. Human Development Lifespan: Students learn about addressing the developmental needs of individuals and families. Through applied experiences students engage with individuals, families, social agencies and organizations.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Development Studies
Degree
BS
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
Online
In this program, students gain the knowledge and skills that prepare them for careers serving individuals and families across the lifespan. Courses are designed to help students deal with current issues confronting families and children in the nation and the world. Students have the opportunity to work with internationally recognized faculty on important research projects that can help society better understand human development and family relationships with the ultimate goal of improving the quality of life for individuals and families. Human Development Lifespan: Students learn about addressing the developmental needs of individuals and families. Through applied experiences students engage with individuals, families, social agencies and organizations.
Admission Requirements
71+
6+
1060+
21+
2+
In addition to Utah State University’s admissions requirements, the Human Development and Family Studies program has additional requirements: Freshmen: New freshmen admitted to USU in good standing qualify for admission as pre-majors; Transfer Students: Transfer students and USU students transferring from other majors qualify for the pre-major if they meet USU's general admissions requirements. To be admitted to the major, students must complete at least 24 semester credits with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. These credits include specific HDFS prerequisite courses.
Jan
Aug
Tuition fees
Domestic
37,160 USD
International
43,080 USD
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Human Development and Family Studies (Human Development Lifespan emphasis), BS
Logan (Main Campus), Logan, United States
43,080 USDTuition Fee/year
Development StudiesMain Subject Area
Programme overview
Main Subject
Development Studies
Degree
BS
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
Online
Programme overview
Main Subject
Development Studies
Degree
BS
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
Online
Admission Requirements
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
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