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Bachelor of Human Development and Family Science
University of Central Missouri
- Warrensburg, 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: yes
- 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
- Secondary school diploma or certificate with a 2.0 high school GPA (US scale) after course-by-course evaluation
- Transfer coursework 2.0 or above. English: TOEFL iBT 61
- IELTS Academic 5.5
- Duolingo 95 (or UCM English Test
- Cambridge
- Oxford ELLT) unless waived. Financial declaration and bank statement for the I-20. Source: UCM prospective undergraduate international page.
Minimum GPA
2
Accepted academic background
Secondary school diploma/certificate (or college transcripts for transfer), Evaluated course by course with a calculated GPA, Official English-translated transcripts, Financial declaration and bank statement for the I-20, Passport copy.
Documents you’ll need
- High School Transcripts
- English Proficiency Evidence.
How to apply
- Check the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the university application and provide the academic documents and language evidence requested for admission. Pay an application fee if applicable. Review the admission decision
- Accept the offer and arrange visa documents where necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $20,274 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | $30,550 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Warrensburg |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies |
| Department | Human Services |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | International scholarships listed on UCM international scholarships page. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
ClosedProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jul 2027
230 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 Jul 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $20,274 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The deposit is $30,550 USD. The estimated living cost is $11,931 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.

