Bachelor of Human Development at University at Albany

    Bachelor of Human Development at University at Albany

    Bachelor of Human Development at University at Albany

    International students can study the Human Development at University at Albany at its main campus in Albany, United States of America. This Bachelor degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 4 years and is offered at the university's main campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on August 19, 2027.

    About Bachelor of Human Development

    Prepare for a Rewarding Career in Human Services

    To support the well-being of individuals and communities, you need to understand the psychological, social, cultural, and biological aspects of human development and learning across the life span.

    In the interdisciplinary bachelor's in human development, you work toward your long-term career goals by personalizing your course of study with a concentration in your specific area of interest.

    Graduates are employed as behavioral specialists, at-risk youth counselors, child development consultants, program evaluators, academic advisors, and institutional research analysts.

    Common workplaces include schools, social services, pediatric hospitals, juvenile justice systems, wellness clinics, disability support providers, VA hospitals, and mental health agencies.

    Student Learning Objectives

    Learning objectives that UAlbany students are expected to attain through their course of study within their academic program.

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    • Understand the concepts and principles of development (biological, cognitive, and psychosocial) and how they interact to affect the life course.
    • Recognize the commonalities as well as the diversity of patterns of human development.
    • Understand various theories of human development, and apply these theories to practice.
    • Demonstrate basic literacy in research methods and statistics relevant to the field of human development.
    • Recognize issues of equity and social justice as they impact human development, and demonstrate sensitivity to cultural issues and challenges in order to work effectively with diverse populations.

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Human Development at University at Albany

    Entry Requirements

    All applicants must arrange for their official school and/or college transcripts to be sent to us.

    • First-year (freshmen) applicants: You must submit an official transcript from your secondary school for admissions purposes.

    • Transfer applicants: You must submit official transcripts of all college and/or university work, even if you don't expect to receive transfer credit. If you've completed fewer than 24 transferable college credits, you'll also need to submit an official transcript from your secondary school for admissions purposes.

    If you are admitted, you will also need to submit an official final transcript from your secondary school showing your date of graduation.

    Academic transcripts in languages other than English must be accompanied by an official, certified English translation.

    All transcripts should be sent to:

    Office of International Admissions & Recruitment
    University at Albany Science Library G 40
    1400 Washington Avenue
    Albany, NY 12222 USA

    Transcript Evaluation 

    A transcript evaluation allows the review committee to correctly compare the quality of your school, coursework and grades with all other applicants. 

    Although not required, we accept SpanTran or WES evaluations sent from the organization directly to the University at Albany.

    Other evaluation services can only be used if they require official documents directly from the institution of higher education, not the student, to evaluate coursework. The organization must also be accredited by NACES.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 50
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 70

    Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Human Development at University at Albany

    Application Fee 75

    How to Apply for Bachelor of Human Development at University at Albany

    • Step 1: Submit an application
    • Step 2: Send your transcript(s)
    • Step 3: Submit your test scores (if applicable)
    • Step 4: Submit a financial statement
    • Step 5: Submit a letter of recommendation (if applicable)
    • Step 6: Review the checklist
    Bachelor of Human Development at University at Albany
    University at Albany
    University at Albany
    United States of America

    United States of America, Albany

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