About the course

The major emphasis in HDFS programs is family and human development over the life span. Students gain an understanding of the development of children and adults and their interaction in the family within society. Students majoring in HDFS have three options: adult development and aging, child and adolescent development, and family science. Each of these options can be completed by itself or can be paired with another degree in one of our dual degree programs. Child development can be paired with elementary education, and family science and adult development and aging can be paired with social work. Information on these dual degree programs is on a separate fact sheet. Each of these options can also be combined with a master?s degree program in one of our combined/accelerated master?s programs. Child and adolescent development can be combined with the master?s program in youth development, family science can be combined with the master?s program in family financial planning, and adult development and aging can be combined with the master?s program in gerontology. Information on these combined/accelerated degree programs is on a separate sheet. 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: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Fargo
Summer (May), 2024	Fargo
Fall (August), 2024	Fargo
Spring (January), 2025	Fargo
Summer (May), 2025	Fargo
Fall (August), 2025	Fargo
Spring (January), 2026	Fargo
Summer (May), 2026	Fargo

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for North Dakota State University

Official transcripts and official academic records for all institutions attended.

　　All applicants should have an educational background in the core curriculum of laboratory science, mathematics, social science and English to be considered for admission.

　　A secondary/high school grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 (4.0 scale) or the equivalent in core subjects, is recommended. Students who do not meet these minimum guidelines will still be considered for admission if there is evidence in the student's academic record that demonstrates a high probability of success.

　　TOEFL - 71 IBT or 525 PBT, IELTS - 6.0 Overall

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 71.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

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

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