Overview

The Family and Child - Family Science program at Ball State University is approved by the National Council on Family Relations for certification as a Family Life Educator. Family life educators work to prevent serious family problems through skills education related to interpersonal communication and problem solving, effective parenting, couples and marriage enrichment, family stress and crisis management, family caregiving, and more.

The program includes a strong foundation of child development and well-being. Family science also provides ideal preparation for students interested in pursuing advanced degrees in marriage and family counseling, family law, or social research. What is Family Science?

Student Objectives

Understand the major theories in family science and appropriately apply to practice.
Understand and critically evaluate the research process and key content knowledge in family science and translate research findings and content knowledge into practice.
Understand and demonstrate professional and ethical behavior.
Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills for Family Science, including the use of technology when appropriate.
Understand the influence of the broader social, cultural, and historical context on children, families, and relationships and apply to practice.
Successfully complete the criteria for provisional Family Life Education certification (and Child & Youth Care Certification, when interested).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Family Policy

Adolescent Psychology

Children, Youth, and Families in Clinical Settings

Grant Writing and Research Methods

Creative Experiences for Young Children

Early Childhood Language Arts

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Muncie, 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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General requirements

Admission criteria include the strength of your high school curriculum and your performance, curricular patterns, and if your grade trends in academic courses were positive and consistent.
SAT AND/OR ACT Scores and English Proficiency Standards

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

27496 USD / year

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Out-of-State

27496 USD / year

≈ 27496 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8948 USD / year

≈ 8948 USD / year

Living costs

Muncie

United States

876 - 1417 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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Student Objectives

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

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Tuition Fees

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Muncie

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