About the course

The Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development and Family Studies offers an interdisciplinary approach to individual and family development. Students receive the knowledge and skills needed to help individuals and families across the lifespan to flourish in a global society. The degree prepares students for a wide range of careers in diverse settings, including family and community-based social services, prevention, nonprofit administration and family and community intervention. Core coursework focuses on development across the lifespan and understanding family relationships, the environments in which individuals live and learn and the unique strengths and needs of diverse individuals and families.

　　The Family Life Education concentration prepares graduates to develop and implement educational programming for parents, couples and families in a variety of education and human service settings. Family life educators teach individuals and families effective communication skills, positive self-esteem, parenting skills and healthy interpersonal skills. Graduates are eligible to apply to be certified family life educators (CFLE), a credential granted by the National Council on Family Relations. 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	Kent
Spring (January), 2024	North Canton
Fall (August), 2024	Kent
Fall (August), 2024	North Canton
Spring (January), 2025	Kent
Spring (January), 2025	North Canton
Fall (August), 2025	Kent
Fall (August), 2025	North Canton
Spring (January), 2026	Kent
Spring (January), 2026	North Canton

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Kent State University

New freshmen applicants must finish secondary school in their home country by the time of enrollment to be eligible for university (comparable to the completion of senior high school in the U.S.).

　　Secondary School Transcripts/detailed mark sheets (Certified English translation and original language)

　　Freshmen should meet the minimum requirement of GPA ≥ 2.5 on a U.S. 4.0 scale.

　　TOEFL iBT - 71, IELTS - 6.0, TOEFL PBT- 525 pBT(discontinued as of July 2017), 18 average of Revise PBT

　　On SAT, a minimum of 510 Evidence-based reading and writing / ACT, a minimum of 21 in English

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

　　Book IELTS

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　　Practice and prepare

　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 71.0

　　

Application deadline:

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