Overview

With the help of this Human Development and Family Sciences program you will gain knowledge and skills that you can use to help others cope with crises or help them plan better lives.

Help Families of All Ages with an Online Degree in Human Development

Lifespan Development in Diverse Contexts, the degree concentration offered online, provides coursework that will help you identify and understand complex social issues so that you can respond with actions and resources that foster positive change.

You will learn how to accept and appreciate the diversity of individuals and families, and you will understand how internal or external crises, social issues, culture, socioeconomics, race and gender impact people’s lives.

What Can I Do with a Degree in Human Development and Family Sciences?

Graduates of the program will be able to:

Identify and describe accurate and evidence-based knowledge of the bio-ecological context of human development to include being knowledgeable and accepting of the diversity in the lived experiences of individuals and families.
Develop contextually appropriate and feasible policy solutions addressing complex social problems.
Critically analyze, evaluate and synthesize information, ideas and beliefs in the process of forming conclusions and solutions to complex social issues and problems.
Effectively engage with people across a range of human development, using behaviors, attitudes and interactions that demonstrate cultural competency.
Identify ethical issues and dilemmas, reflect on your own core values, and apply them to complex social problems.
Develop professional skills in writing, public speaking, and evaluating social service programs and social contexts.

Why Study Human Development and Family Sciences at the University of Arkansas?

Graduates often pursue careers in public service fields such as:

Counseling
Community education
Family crisis centers
Hospice care
Child welfare
Alcohol and drug treatment
Youth corrections
Employee assistance
Disaster response assistance

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Family Relations
Life Span Development
Child Development
Families in Crisis
Parenting and Family Dynamics
Multicultural Families

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-01-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Family & Consumer Science Community Development View 28 other Bachelors in Community Development in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

Other requirements

General requirements

We only recognize diplomas, certificates and degrees completed at a school recognized by the home country ministry of education.
Complete the online Application for Admission
Submit $70 application fee.
Upload Summary of Educational Experience
Submit Official IELTS or TOEFL Score
Upload unofficial copies of academic records/transcripts/mark sheets into your Applicant Portal as an Academic Record
Upload a Copy of the Name Page of Your Passport Into Your Applicant Portal
Submit Official SAT or ACT Test Scores

Tuition Fee

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International

7680 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 256 USD per credit during 48 months.
National

7680 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 256 USD per credit during 48 months.
In-State

7680 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 256 USD per credit during 48 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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