Overview

Key Features

Human Development and Family Sciences graduates are uniquely qualified for careers helping others, contributing to society, and making a difference in the lives of children and their families. Specifically, students will gain knowledge related to development across the lifespan, family relationships, family interaction, family and cultural diversity, family policy, program administration, guidance, and developmentally appropriate curriculum planning for young children.

The Human Development and Family Sciences program from Texas State University focuses on issues to improve the lives of individuals, families and communities across the life course and within social and cultural contexts. Students learn to use the multidisciplinary approaches, cutting-edge methodologies and research to help children, youth and families succeed.

Our graduates have careers in childcare services, pediatric services in hospitals (Child Life Specialists), human services, and businesses and nonprofits related to children or families. Many continue their education in graduate or professional school becoming counselors, occupational therapists, marriage and family therapists, social workers, physicians, attorneys, or policymakers.

Texas State's Child Development Center offers an unique opportunity for family and child development students. This facility serves as a research and teaching practicum site for those who are interested in working in programs for the young.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Community Development

Family Studies

Family Counseling

Psychology

Human Resources
Sociology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Marcos, United States

Disciplines

Family & Consumer Science Community Development Developmental Psychology View 130 other Bachelors in Developmental Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

When reviewing your application, Texas State will consider your high school curriculum, admission essay(s), extracurricular involvement, leadership, community service, work experience, quality and competitive level of courses taken and grades earned, in addition to other factors presented in your application.
We strongly encourage anyone who is not offered freshman admission to attend another college, complete 30 hours of transferable credit with a minimum GPA of a 2, and apply for transfer admission.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

24520 USD / year

≈ 24520 USD / year
Out-of-State

24520 USD / year

≈ 24520 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12220 USD / year

≈ 12220 USD / year

Living costs

San Marcos

United States

921 - 1707 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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Living costs

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