Overview

Students in Child Development and Family Studies program from West Virginia University will study how people grow and develop across the lifespan, how families function, and how cultural and social factors shape relationships and communities.Grounded in theory, research, and real-world experience, the program helps you connect what you learn in the classroom to practical work in schools, child care centers, and community organizations. You’ll gain the skills to identify needs, create solutions, and apply evidence-based approaches that promote healthy development and strong family connections.

Your coursework and field experiences will help you understand the complex issues facing children and families today, from early childhood education and youth development to family dynamics and social influences. You’ll also learn how to design and evaluate programs that make a lasting difference.

Career Paths

After completing the CDFS Program, our recent graduates have pursued graduate studies in management at UC Davis, child life at the University of Georgia, and social work at the University of North Carolina.

Our graduates also move on to careers in:

Early childhood education
Early Head Start and Head Start
Early intervention services
Public schools
Extension service

As well as other jobs focused on improving the lives of children, families, and youth.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Families Across the Life Span
Stress in Families
Trauma, Resiliency, and Children
Families and Health

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-11 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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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Morgantown, United States

Disciplines

Family & Consumer Science Early Childhood Education View 299 other Bachelors in Family & Consumer Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Freshman applicants can generally be reviewed and admitted based on unofficial transcripts.
Secondary school graduates must provide final documents and any external exams.
Applicants who are still completing secondary school may apply with transcripts showing their progress to date.
Proof of English proficiency is required.
WVU will convert your results into a U.S. grade-point average (GPA) on a 4.0 maximum scale.
Applicants with a converted GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale can be admitted.
Country-Specific Requirements may apply.
Any document not in English must be accompanied by a literal, word-for-word English translation.
Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

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

28992 USD / year

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Out-of-State

28992 USD / year

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9312 USD / year

≈ 9312 USD / year

Living costs

Morgantown

United States

775 - 1290 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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Credits

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