About the course

The major in Human Development and Family Science at UGA is designed for students who want a broad understanding of individuals and families across the life span. Students learn about the developmental progression of individuals from the prenatal period to the end of life and focus on the interactions among individuals, families, communities, and society. Students can specialize their learning to prepare for work in health care settings with children and families. Through electives and internships, students can prepare for graduate study in the field as well as a wide variety of careers supporting families and improving lives. The major helps students to understand and apply theory and research on human development to practice and policy. With their knowledge of children, couples, and families, students in HDFS can enter professions such as social work, marriage and family therapy and professional counseling, healthcare, policy-making, or law, just to name a few. Our students provide therapeutic support to families coping with chronic disease or advocate for policies on Capitol Hill. 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	Athens
Fall (August), 2024	Athens
Spring (January), 2025	Athens
Fall (August), 2025	Athens
Spring (January), 2026	Athens

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Georgia

To apply to the University of Georgia, you will need to provide: Transcript from your graduating high school, SAT/ACT scores, Secondary School Report/Counselor Recommendation, Teacher/Other Letter of Recommendation. For first-year admission, UGA requires that an applicant submit an official score report for either the ACT or SAT. Scores must be submitted electronically by the respective testing agency. UGA will not accept scores that appear on your high school transcript, nor will we consider paper reports. All first-year applicants should submit a School/Counselor Evaluation Letter, as well an optional academic Letter of Recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor. The only minimum requirements to UGA are set forth by the Board of Regents (BOR) for the state of Georgia, and they are as follows: SAT minimum requirements for research universities-SAT CR: 430, SAT M: 400 or ACT E: 17, ACT M: 17. If a student takes the SAT or ACT more than once, we will consider the best scores we receive for each section on either exam. Meet English Proficiency Requirements: TOEFL 80 or IELTS 6.5

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

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