About the course

Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) is a pre-professional major for undergraduate students who feel driven to improve the lives of children and families. HDFS prepares you for careers in what are often called helping professions, including fields such as education, public health, social work, health services, nonprofit management, counseling services, and more. You will gain a deep understanding of how children from different backgrounds and abilities develop over time in the context of families, schools and communities, and leave prepared to engage meaningfully with those communities. Through HDFS, you can graduate with a unique set of skills and experiences that will make you a highly sought-after candidate for graduate and licensure programs. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: US$148,264

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2021	Chapel Hill
Fall (August), 2024	Chapel Hill
Fall (August), 2025	Chapel Hill

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

All students, regardless of their residency and/or citizenship, apply to UNC using The Common Application.

　　A complete transcript will have the courses you have taken and your grades/marks for each course.

　　All applicants are required to submit a statement from an official at their secondary school. This is often a University Counselor at your school, or an advisor, headmaster, or other official.

　　We require one letter of recommendation from a teacher who has taught you in your secondary school.

　　We require all applicants, regardless of where they are from, to submit SAT or ACT scores.

　　All non-US citizens and non-permanent resident students for whom English is not their first language must submit test scores to demonstrate their English proficiency.

　　TOEFL minimum is 100

　　IELTS minimum is 7.0

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 100.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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