Overview

When you complete your Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Sciences at Northern Illinois University degree, you'll be ready for graduate school or to serve families and individuals in a variety of settings, including:

Child care programs
Social services
Mental health, juvenile justice and other human service systems

You can choose between three emphases. You can also add an interdisciplinary minor in gerontology.

Career

You'll have many career options with a degree in human development and family sciences. Our alumni find jobs working with children, adults, seniors and families in a variety of areas, such as health care and social services.

Programme Structure

Courses

Child Development

Psychology

Sociology

Family Relationships

College Algebra

Family Social Services

Prevention

Wellness

Creativity and Critical Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

DeKalb, United States

Disciplines

International 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

High school diploma: You must have graduated by the time you start at NIU in order to be admitted.

Grades: You must have passing grades equivalent to a U.S. C+ average on all transcripts and/or exam scores
A completed NIU application
Official transcripts from all high schools attended
ACT/SAT score (if applicable)
Proof of English ability

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

21484 USD / year

≈ 21484 USD / year
Out-of-State

10742 USD / year

≈ 10742 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10742 USD / year

≈ 10742 USD / year

Additional Details

Local: $5,115.34 per semester National and International: $10,230.68 per semester

Living costs

DeKalb

United States

1100 - 1500 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

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

DeKalb

Funding

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