Overview

Human Development and Family Science at Messiah College

Are you fascinated by the complexities of human development and family dynamics? If you are, Messiah College’s human development and family science (HDFS) major—affirmed by the National Council on Family Relations’ (NCFR)—is for you.

As an HDFS major at Messiah College, one of the top private Christian colleges in the U.S., you’ll learn how to strengthen individuals and families by focusing on relationships, human development and families through courses such as interpersonal and marital relationships, parenting, human sexuality, and family dynamics and intervention.

Career options for human development and family science majors

Child life specialists

Case manager

Foster care or adoption workers

Early intervention specialist

Counselor

Geriatric care

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Foundations of Marriage & Family

Interpersonal Relations

Child Development

Human Sexuality

3Community Services for Individuals and Families

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-16 00:00:00

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Starting 2024-08-27 00:00:00

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More details

The applications have no deadline or due date.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

123 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Family & Consumer Science Developmental Psychology View 298 other Bachelors in Family & Consumer Science in United States

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must have graduated from an accredited senior high school or the equivalent. Course units from grades nine through twelve should include the following:

4 units in academic English
at least 2 units (preferably 3 or more) in academic mathematics
at least 2 units (preferably 3 or more) in academic natural science
2 or more units in academic social studies
2 or more units in foreign language
4 units in additional electives.

Tuition Fee

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International

39700 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 39700 USD per year during 48 months.
National

39700 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 39700 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

39700 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 39700 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Mechanicsburg

1000 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Human Development and Family Science.

Available Scholarships

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