Bachelor of Human Development and Family Studies at University of Idaho

Study Human Development and Family Studies at University of Idaho, a Bachelor degree offered on the Moscow campus in Aberdeen, United States of America. This Full Time program is delivered on campus in English and takes approximately 4 years to complete. Students benefit from a structured learning experience designed to build both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The next intake is scheduled for August 21, 2027.

About Bachelor of Human Development and Family Studies

Build stronger families.

Many families need extra guidance to cope with the demands of everyday life and to make smart choices about basic needs such as housing, money and nutrition.

In this program, you will learn how to help families – especially those experiencing domestic violence, substance abuse, illness or grief – improve their quality of life and build healthy living environments. You will prepare to teach families how to manage money, balance work-life responsibilities and strengthen family relationships.

You may select courses that will prepare you to become an accredited financial counselor or certified family life educator.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Human Development and Family Studies at University of Idaho

Entry Requirements

If you are a freshman or first-year student:

Undergraduate applicants who have no previous work at the post-secondary level must have at least a 2.5 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) from a secondary school. Students must also meet the criteria for admission to university-level study in their home country.

If you are a transfer student:

Undergraduate applicants who have attended a post-secondary institution and have completed at least 14 transferable semester credits at an accredited institution must present a minimum grade point average of 2.0 for all post-secondary work. For admission into the College of Engineering, transfer students must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.8. Other departments may have additional requirements. Students who have completed fewer than 14 transferable semester credits (post-secondary) must meet the freshman or first-year student requirements in addition to the transfer student requirements.
Please note: Students transferring to the University of Idaho from another U.S. college or university must notify their current international student advisor of their plans to transfer to the University of Idaho. Please refer to the SEVIS Transfer Process Form for more information about this topic.

English Requirements

PTEMin 48
IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 70

Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Human Development and Family Studies

With this degree, you could become a/an:

Family counselor
Work-life specialist
Family advocate
Family life educator
Financial counselor

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Human Development and Family Studies at University of Idaho

Application Fee 70

How to Apply for Bachelor of Human Development and Family Studies at University of Idaho

Students must submit:

An international application for admission.
$70 application fee (nonrefundable).
Official secondary school transcripts identifying subjects taken, marks received and graduation date. If you have not yet graduated from your secondary school, a transcript showing all completed work may be accepted for early admission. External examination reports should be provided when applicable.
Official transcripts with subjects and marks received from any colleges or universities attended.
An official TOEFL score or equivalent.
Certified, literal translations of all credentials issued in any language other than English. To find more information about the University of Idaho’s policy on academic transcripts and certified translations see the Transcripts and Translations Document.
A statement of your activities if you've had a gap in education.

Please note: Students applying after the deadlines above or with incomplete files by these deadlines can still be considered for admission if they have their educational credentials evaluated by a professional evaluation service. There are five professional credential evaluation services from which the University of Idaho will accept evaluations.

Bachelor of Human Development and Family Studies at University of Idaho

University of Idaho

United States of America, Aberdeen