Overview

Upon completion of this Human Development and Family Science - Child Life concentration, students submit their coursework for review to the Child Life Council and must pass an exam to become Certified Child Life Specialists.

The human development and family science major recognizes the crucial role of families in society and the curriculum focuses on personal relationships and their connection to and impact on human living and development. Samford University’s mission and values lend perfectly to learning how to best educate the family. Our program leans on the Christian mission of the university to equip you to become a better educator and advocate.

Experiential Education

We go beyond just educating. We purposefully engage learners in direct experience and focused reflection to increase knowledge, develop skills and clarify values. We develop and increase your capacity to contribute to communities in order for you to go out and encourage others to do the same.

Research Focused

100% of human development and family science students complete original research projects and six of our students have received the Outstanding Undergraduate Paper Award from the National Council on Family Relations.

Eligible for Family Life Educator Certification Upon Graduation

You have the possibility to leave with more than just a degree, but also with a certification that will differentiate you in the field of job applications. Family Life Education focuses on healthy family functioning within a family systems perspective and provides a primarily preventive approach. Certification recognizes a proven background and understanding in each of the 10 family life education content areas.

Career Opportunities

Adoption Case Worker
Community-Based Social Services
Counseling
Early Childhood Development/Education
Elder Care Services
Family Law Practitioner
Government and Public Policy
Youth/Teen Services

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Parenting
Family Life Education
Human Sexuality
Death and Dying
Families and Health
Child Life Practicum

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

128 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Homewood, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed International Undergraduate Application
$40 application fee
Official government documentation (passport, visa)
Documentation for financial support (bank statement, minimum balance $42,120)
Translated and notarized transcript (if your high school study was done abroad)
WES Course by Course Evaluation
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Personal essay
Letter of recommendation
English proficiency tests
ACT/SAT scores (student may request waiver)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

40760 USD / year

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Out-of-State

40760 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

40760 USD / year

≈ 40760 USD / year

Living costs

Homewood

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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Overview

Experiential Education

Research Focused

Eligible for Family Life Educator Certification Upon Graduation

Career Opportunities

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

Homewood

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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