Bachelor of Human Development and Family Science
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- Knoxville, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Science at Montana State University is a programme in individuals, Families and communities across the lifespan.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply core theories and methods in Human Development and Family Science
- Strengthen skills in foundational concepts
- Research and professional practice related to Human Development and Family Science
- And present well-supported conclusions in academic or professional settings.
Career outcomes
- Family policy
- Family intervention
- Financial counseling
- Marriage and family therapy
- Counseling
- Social work
- Healthcare and family wellness
- Faith-based organizations
Curriculum
- Four-year
- 120-credit interdisciplinary degree. Human development and family science foundations
- Hands-on learning in labs and teaching farms
- Options in child development and family and consumer sciences teaching
- And preparation for provisional Certified Family Life Educator status.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Completed or completing secondary school with an official transcript
- Diploma or certificate (certified English translation). UT weights a core GPA on a 4.0 scale from 16 core courses
- No minimum published for international applicants. ACT or SAT is required for Architecture and Design
- Nursing
- Music and Engineering
- Applicants with prior college work apply as transfer students.
Minimum GPA
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 79 (tests before 2026-01-21) or 4 (new scale
- IELTS tests after 2026-01-21)
- Duolingo IELTS 6.5
- PTE Academic Duolingo 110
- Cambridge PTE Academic 53
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results
- Applicable Standardized Test Results
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload academic records and the required supporting admission documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $16,950, $34,478 - $40,526, $37,502 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | $0 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Knoxville |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Part-time,Full-time,Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Eligible incoming international first-year students can be considered for the International Volunteer Scholarship (3,000 to 18,000 USD yearly) or the Global Ambassador Scholarship (10,000 to 15,000 USD yearly), subject to GPA, test-score and scholarship-specific terms. 2026-27 amounts; future awards may differ. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Oct 2026
ClosedProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
5 Jan 2027
52 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 5 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $16,950, $34,478 - $40,526, $37,502 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The deposit is $0 USD. The estimated living cost is $23,937 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2. Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 79 (tests before 2026-01-21) or 4 (new scale, IELTS tests after 2026-01-21), Duolingo IELTS 6.5, PTE Academic Duolingo 110, Cambridge PTE Academic 53, IELTS 6.5.