Overview

The Human Development and Family Sciences program from University of Texas at Austin focuses on helping students develop knowledge and experience about individuals and families through observation, interaction, research, and writing. Our curriculum also provides opportunities for students to implement the skills they have mastered through a required practicum course.

Careers

An undergraduate major in HDFS provides excellent preparation for graduate school or advance degrees as well as a future in allied health professions, research careers in HDFS, or for employment that has indirect or direct contact with children, adults, or families.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Family Relationships

Family Resource Management

Personal and Family Finance

Adult Development

Personal Relationships

Developmentally Appropriate Practices with Young Children

Ethical, Philosophical, and Development Issues

Development of Psychopathology from Infancy through Adolescence

Human Development in Minority and Immigrant Families

Peer Relationships

Socioeconomic Problems of Families

Theories of Child and Family Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Austin, United States

Disciplines

Family & Consumer Science Developmental Psychology View 130 other Bachelors in Developmental Psychology 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

The online application
Application fee
Essay
Short Answers: Answer the required short answer prompts in your ApplyTexas or Coalition for College application.
Your high school transcript(s): If you are an international applicant, you must submit documentation showing that you have completed an accredited secondary school series equivalent to that of a U.S. high school. Submit an official record or transcript (mark sheet) that shows all your secondary school work and grades (or marks) starting with ninth grade and continuing through at least the end of 11th grade. You should also include copies of your official final examinations taken at the end of the secondary school program, including external exams such as the General Certificate of Education (GCE) “O” and “A” level examinations, school leaving certificates and matriculation exams.
Any college transcript(s)
Test scores
Permanent resident card
TOEFL/IELTS

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

44970 USD / year

≈ 44970 USD / year
Out-of-State

44970 USD / year

≈ 44970 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11766 USD / year

≈ 11766 USD / year

Living costs

Austin

United States

1243 - 2304 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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Scholarships Information

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