Overview

Program Details

People are dynamic and complex. So is human growth and development. That’s because we’re shaped by so many factors: genetics, family, religion, relationships, social establishments. When you understand the intricacies of those dynamics, you’re in a unique position to help people brave some of life’s most difficult challenges.

Gain an understanding of human development across the life cycle with Bachelor of Arts in Human Development and Family Studies online from Maryville University by choosing from four tracks: Early Childhood Development, Youth Development, Family Life Education, or Adult Development and Aging. Or, choose the 30-credit Child Life Specialist concentration, designed to help you pursue professional certification and work in a hospital setting as a Certified Child Life Specialist.

Programme Structure

Courses

Early Childhood Development
Youth Development
Family Life Education
Adult Development and Aging

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-05-05 00:00:00

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You can start your journey at multiple convenient times throughout the year. Applications and deadlines are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

128 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Saint Louis, 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

Application for admission.
One Letter of Recommendation from a teacher or counselor.
Unofficial English translated copies of high school (secondary) transcripts or GED score (except students who have a bachelor’s degree). Official transcripts due upon acceptance to Maryville.
Unofficial English translated copies of transcripts from all college or universities previously attended. Official transcripts due upon acceptance to Maryville. Under certain circumstances, an official evaluation from a NACES member service may be required (naces.org).
Financial certification in two forms is required in English: A letter of support from the sponsor and a bank statement from the sponsor’s bank account with dollar amounts stated.
Any other documentation required by a specific Maryville academic program.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

11520 USD / year

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Out-of-State

11520 USD / year

≈ 11520 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

11520 USD / year

≈ 11520 USD / year

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Scholarships Information

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