Overview

Students of the Human Development and Family Studies program of the Utah State University 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.

Students are required to complete a practicum experience in agencies that provide hands-on experience so they are prepared to enter the workforce when they graduate. The program has a reputation for producing highly qualified professionals who are employed across the state and nation when the graduate with a bachelor’s degree. Students are also well prepared for graduate school.

Career Options

With a degree in Human Development and Family Studies, students may pursue careers in the following areas:

Family and Community Services, Child Development, and Human Development Lifespan Emphases

Child care/preschool settings

Job coaching, career counseling

Head Start programs

Social services agencies

Drug treatment centers

Youth and adult residential care centers

Foster care

Youth centers

Crisis centers

Parent education programs

Senior citizen centers

Long-term care facilities

Federal, state, and local agencies serving families and children

Family Finance Emphasis

Consumer credit counseling services

Financial counselor or educator

Financial planner

Credit unions

Corporate employee assistance programs

Employee benefits counseling firms

College financial aid offices

Bank loan offices

Bankruptcy courts

Community housing programs

Personal banker

Mortgage loan officer

Credit counselor

Consumer relations coordinator

Credit investigator

Insurance broker

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Psychological Statistics

Parenting and Child Guidance

Abuse and Neglect in Family Context

Human Sexuality

Families and Cultural Diversity

Family Finance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-08-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Logan, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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General requirements

Complete Application

Pay $50 nonrefundable application fee

Official Transcripts showing class grades in all years of high school and university must be mailed to the address on the right. Do not open the envelope with the official transcript.

Certified English translations must be provided for transcripts in other languages.

English Proficiency

Proof of Financial Support

Affidavit of Financial Support

Bank Statement Copy

Passport Copy

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

25658 USD / year

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Out-of-State

25658 USD / year

≈ 25658 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8780 USD / year

≈ 8780 USD / year

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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