Overview

The Human Development and Family Studies program offered by The University of Alabama provides an understanding of growth and development throughout the lifespan. Concentrations are offered in Family Life Education and Advocacy; Adolescence and Youth Development; and Child Life. A list of approved elective courses to enhance the HDFS major is available from the departmental advisor.

Career Opportunities

HDFS graduates often pursue graduate study at UA or other prominent universities, or they develop careers in various settings for children, youth and adults. Most importantly, HDFS graduates work in rewarding careers ultimately improving the quality of life for individuals and families.

Types of Jobs Accepted

Family Studies graduates find jobs as family relationships/parenting educators in businesses, mental health agencies and community or church-related programs. Child Life graduates work in hospitals, outpatient clinics and large pediatric practices. Adolescent and Youth graduates work in private clinics, human service organizations, community-sponsored programs or with youth groups in churches, synagogues and other privately funded organizations.

Jobs of Experienced Alumni

teachers, administrators, community service providers, social services representative, travel agent , teen mom program director, child life specialist in a research hospital, adult or child daycare provider, consumer protection agent, business manager, writer/editor of children's books, parent counselor, hospice manager, State Department of Education staff member, women's protective agency, State Department of Human Resources staff member, State Department of Children's Affairs staff member and child/family advocate

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Child Dev-Infancy/Todlr

Child Dev-Preschool

Child Dev-Adolescence

Parent And Family Devt

Research & Critical Thinking

Elem Statistical Methods

Educational Statistics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tuscaloosa, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete your Online Application and pay the application fee.

2-3 days after completing the application, check the email account that you listed on your application. You will be sent your CWID (Identification number) via email.

Copy of your passport

Relevant visa and immigration documents (this includes PR card, current visa, or F-1/ J-1 visa request and supporting documents.)

All students must meet the English proficiency requirements.

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

34542 USD / year

≈ 34542 USD / year
Out-of-State

34542 USD / year

≈ 34542 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11684 USD / year

≈ 11684 USD / year

Living costs

Tuscaloosa

United States

850 - 1300 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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Career Opportunities

Types of Jobs Accepted

Jobs of Experienced Alumni

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Tuscaloosa

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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