Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies Undergraduate Program By Penn State - World Campus |Top Universities
Tuitionfee

74,040 USDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

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Main Subject Area

Development StudiesMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Development Studies

Degree

BS

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

Online

The nation's population of older adults is growing. Family dynamics are changing with increased need for child care and family services. Social problems are affecting more and more people. Additional stress on children and adults is leading to school, work, and relationship issues. There is a strong and growing demand for professionals with the training and expertise to help improve people's lives. The online Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies (HD FS) degree with an option in Life Span Human Services from Penn State can help you learn how individuals change from birth to old age, how families and communities influence these processes, and how to apply this knowledge in order to develop, implement, and evaluate interventions designed to improve people's lives.

Program overview

Main Subject

Development Studies

Degree

BS

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

Online

The nation's population of older adults is growing. Family dynamics are changing with increased need for child care and family services. Social problems are affecting more and more people. Additional stress on children and adults is leading to school, work, and relationship issues. There is a strong and growing demand for professionals with the training and expertise to help improve people's lives. The online Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies (HD FS) degree with an option in Life Span Human Services from Penn State can help you learn how individuals change from birth to old age, how families and communities influence these processes, and how to apply this knowledge in order to develop, implement, and evaluate interventions designed to improve people's lives.

Admission requirements

80+
6+
To apply for this program, you must be a high school graduate, or have completed your GED. Students applying for admission to Penn State for the summer or fall terms 2021 will have the option of having SAT/ACT scores included in their evaluation for admission. Middle 50% test scores would be a reference. GPA: 3.07-3.60 for all other campuses AND 3.55-3.90 for University Park. SAT: 1080-1260 for all other campuses AND 1240-1410 for University Park. ACT: 23-28 for all other campuses AND 27-33 for University Park.
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Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

74,040 USD
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International Students

74,040 USD
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