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Bachelor of Human Development and Family Science
- Baton Rouge, 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 year): 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
- Equivalent of a US high school diploma with a B (3.0) average
- Transfer applicants need 3.0 on international credit and at least 30 semester hours
- Official transcripts and TOEFL or IELTS scores (Duolingo accepted per score table) unless exempt.
- 3.0 (B average on the US 4.0 scale).
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Equivalent of a US high school diploma with a B (3.0) academic average, Transfer applicants need 3.0 on international credit (2.5 on US college work) and at least 30 semester hours.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 79
- TOEFL PBT 550
- Duolingo 100
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results (if applicable).
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements. Prepare the relevant academic and supporting documents. Submit the completed application through the institution's admissions process. Provide any further documents requested by the admissions team. Await an admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $29,537 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Baton Rouge main campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Human Sciences & Education |
| Department | Human Ecology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $29,537 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $27,627 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, TOEFL PBT 550, Duolingo 100.