Bachelor of Arts in Family Science and Human Development: Family Services

The BA in Family Science and Human Development (FSHD) prepares you for careers that aim to strengthen the well-being of individuals, families, and communities across the life course. Rooted in social justice, inclusion, and equity, our program takes a multidisciplinary and developmental approach to understanding families and solving complex challenges facing individuals, families, and communities today. With a brand-new online degree completion option, you can pursue your studies wherever life takes you. Our graduates are forward-thinking practitioners and educators who are prepared for careers in education, healthcare, counseling, and mental health, family and social services, policy and community-based organizations — or continue into graduate studies. Program Highlights: Online and on-campus options; Multidisciplinary curriculum rooted in equity and inclusion; Hands-on field experiences and internships; Teacher certification options (P-3 and K-6); Eligible for Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) credential offered through the National Council on Family Relations. The Family and Human Services concentration equips you with the knowledge and practical skills to strengthen the health and well-being of families and people across the lifespan. You’ll study various cultural, community, and socioeconomic contexts that shape individual and family life, while applying research and theory to real-world challenges. Through early field experiences and a senior internship in a community agency or human services organization, you’ll graduate with hands-on experience that employers value. Career paths include counseling, youth programming, healthy aging advocates, family and social services, healthcare, social work, community-based organizations and public policy. You’ll also qualify for the Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) credential—recognized nationally as the gold standard in the field—without taking the exam. This concentration is ideal if you want to make a direct impact on families and communities.

Secondary School Transcript - Upload or mail your academic records from all secondary schools attended. If your transcripts, diploma, or any other academic documents are not in English, you MUST include an official English translation. Include any exam scores such as IB, AP, CAPE, IGCSE/A levels, 10th +12th. Personal Statement/Essay and Resume/List of Co-Curricular Activities Complete and upload your Essay/Personal Statement - You will be able to upload your essay/personal statement prior to submitting your application. Letter of Recommendation SAT/ACT Test Scores - Official SAT or ACT scores are optional. TOEFL IBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language, Internet Based Test) - 70 IELTS (International English Language Testing System) - 6.0