Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Science with Concentration in Human Services

Kent State University

USA,Ohio

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 22,316/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 70

Application Fee

Aug 2025

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USA, Ohio

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1910

Total Students: 36,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

800 E Summit St, Kent, OH 44240, United States

Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Science with Concentration in Human Services

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development and Family Science 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 Human Development and Family Science major comprises the following concentrations:

  • The Human Services concentration is a completer program for students who hold an associate degree in human services. This concentration prepares graduates for entry-level positions in a variety of human service agencies, including child and family welfare agencies, mental health centers, developmental disability facilities and substance abuse treatment centers.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  • Identify (a) physical, cognitive, emotional and social dimensions of human development and family relationships; and (b) reciprocal influences of family, school, work and community contexts on human development.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of program development, delivery and evaluation and identify practical implications of human development and family relationship concepts.
  • Access scholarly sources and critically evaluate empirical research; demonstrate an understanding of theories, methods and principles of research; and effectively communicate ideas.
  • Recognize the unique strengths and needs of individuals and families and apply knowledge through involvement with and study of diverse populations.

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