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Bachelor of Human Development and Family Sciences

University of Houston

  • Houston, United States
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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University of Houston campus

About the program

Master of science in human development with an optional child life concentration.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop knowledge of Human Development and Family Sciences and apply scientific reasoning
  • Data interpretation
  • and clear reporting of findings to academic or practical tasks. Evaluate relevant information and communicate findings effectively.

Career outcomes

  • Child life specialist
  • Nonprofit and early childhood leadership
  • Government research coordinator
  • Community college faculty
  • Doctoral study

Curriculum

  • 36 Credit hours
  • Thesis or non-thesis. Human and family development
  • Cultural diversity
  • Program evaluation
  • Research methods
  • Statistics
  • Theories
  • Child life concentration available.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Assured admission: top 10% of class
  • or 3.5+ GPA
  • or SAT 1250+ / ACT 26+
  • Otherwise holistic review (essay and resume)
  • Transfer: 2.50 cumulative GPA assured
  • 2.25-2.49 Individual review
  • Secondary school completion required.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion (freshman), At least 15 transferable college credit hours (transfer).

Documents you’ll need

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Admission Essay.

How to apply

  1. Check the entry requirements and deadlines for international freshmen or transfers : Spring 2027 on 2 November 2026
  2. Summer 2027 on 2 April 2027
  3. Fall 2027 on 3 May Apply online and pay the 90 USD application fee. Send supporting documents one week after the application deadline
  4. With English proof (TOEFL iBT 79
  5. IELTS 5 or Duolingo . Receive the admission decision. Show funds of 43
  6. 110 USD for the I-20 and apply for the F-1 student visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year$27,776 USD
Application fee$90 USD
Deposit$49,304 USD

Program details

CampusMain Campus
Faculty or schoolCollege of Education
DepartmentHuman Development and Family Sciences
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value121
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1
Scholarship noteThe provider lists scholarship opportunities. Programme eligibility, Intake coverage and award value depend on the specific scholarship rules.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Applications closed

    2 Nov 2026

    Closed

  • Program starts

    May 2027

    Apply by

    2 Apr 2027

    140 days left

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    3 May 2027

    171 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.