Bachelor of Arts in Human Development and Family Science

INTO Group - George Mason University

USA,Virginia

 0 Shortlist

48 Months

Duration

CAD 39,170/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 80 FREE

Application Fee

Aug 2025

Apply Date

USA, Virginia

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1949

Total Students: 37,000 +

Int. Students: 4,700 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

4400 University Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030, United States

Bachelor of Arts in Human Development and Family Science

Program Overview

This degree prepares its graduates to use family-centered and strengths-based approaches to support the health and well-being of individuals and families in diverse communities. Graduates will have a strong interdisciplinary foundation in the HDFS field and competencies in 10 areas as established by the National Council on Family Relations, including:

  • Internal dynamics of relationships and families
  • Human growth and development
  • Family-and community-based program planning, implementation, and evaluation
  • Social policies and laws affecting families
  • Family diversity
  • Research methodology
  • Professional ethics as related to the HDFS field