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Bachelor of Family Life and Human Development
- Cedar City, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
On-campus Bachelor of Science in Family Life and Human Development at Southern Utah University in Cedar City, Utah.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate an understanding of the central ideas
- methods and debates within Family Life and Human Development. Analyze subject-specific information and apply appropriate research or practical methods. Communicate informed conclusions and reflect on ethical and professional contexts.
Career outcomes
- Head Start
- preschools
- social services
- youth-in-crisis programmes
- community outreach
- crisis intervention
- family therapist
- counselor
- researcher
Curriculum
- Three emphases: early childhood development
- family services and family studies. Topics include nutrition for children
- family law and policy
- ethics in family services
- family theory and human development
- the family services capstone can be an internship. The programme page links to the academic catalog and programme maps for the full course list and credit total
- which it does not state.
Entry requirements
Academic
- High school graduation with official transcripts (foreign transcripts evaluated; international college credit needs credential evaluation)
- 2.0 GPA on a US 4.0 scale
- English proof (IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 71
- Duolingo 105)
- bank letter for first-year funds
- High school GPA of 2.0 on US 4.0 scale (foreign transcripts converted)
Minimum GPA
2
Accepted academic background
High school graduation; official transcripts (international college credit needs credential evaluation); proof of funds for first year
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 71
- Duolingo 105
- IELTS Academic 6
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Secondary Qualification Certificate
- Passport Copy
- Language Proficiency Results (where applicable)
How to apply
- Review the chosen program's academic and language requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
- qualification documents and any course-specific supporting materials. Submit the admission application and pay the application fee if required. Follow the institution's instructions for accepting an offer and meeting any enrollment conditions.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $23,525 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $60 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Cedar City |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Education & Human Development |
| Department | Family Life and Human Development |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Institutional merit and other scholarship awards are subject to academic and applicant eligibility. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Jul 2027
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 Jul 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $23,525 USD per year. The application fee is $60 USD. The estimated living cost is $10,945 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 71, Duolingo 105, IELTS Academic 6.

