Overview

Students in Child and Family Development at The University of Akron are prepared to work in a variety of settings:

Social service and intervention programs such as homeless shelters, drug/alcohol programs, information and referral agencies, rape crisis programs, retirement homes, child and family advocacy programs, foster care and adoption programs, family financial programs, consumer education programs.

Government and legal programs such as community outreach, child care services for military installations, guardian ad litem programs.

Educational settings, such as child development centers, parent education programs, children’s museums, Head Start programs, preschools, libraries.

Students in the Child and Family Development program complete coursework in human development, family dynamics, health and nutrition, diversity and poverty, financial and consumer issues, and early childhood programming, and practical and/or research applications. Faculty provide one-on-one mentoring and advising. Because students are required to pursue a certificate or minor (which is possible without exceeding the 120 hours needed for graduation) and complete an internship at an agency that aligns with their career goals, students are competitive in the job market after graduation, with over 90% of students surveyed pursuing careers in their chosen profession.

Careers

Graduates in Child & Family Development can be found in such varied settings as:

child development centers

parent education programs

Head Start

marriage enrichment programs

children’s museums

public television stations

Children’s shelters

drug and alcohol programs

retirement homes

family services

child advocacy programs

hospitals

community outreach initiatives

child care services for military families

information and referral agencies

guardian programs

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Natural Science Requirement with Lab

Arts Requirement

CFD: Health and Nutrition Course

CFD: Early Childhood Programming Course

Child Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-05-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-20 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-05-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Family & Consumer Science Early Childhood Education Community Development View 166 other Bachelors in Community Development in United States

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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

Online Application

$50 Application Fee

Official Secondary School Transcripts

Official Proof of English Proficiency

Official SAT/ACT (Optional, required only for scholarships and direct admission)

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

17239 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17239 USD per year during 48 months.
National

17239 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17239 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

12799 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12799 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Akron

890 - 1300 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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

Available Scholarships

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