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Bachelor of Arts (BA), Human Development and Family Studies
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Program Overview
In the Human Development and Family Studies program, you explore how people grow and how relationships form them throughout their lives. If you want to have a large impact on the world, this degree is for you. It’ll lead to a rewarding career of strengthening families and nurturing people. You’ll take courses like Culture and Childhood, Family Dynamics, Family Law and Public Policy, and Human Sexuality. Graduates of the program can pursue careers in social work, pastoral counseling, special education, early childhood education, family life education, human services, and pediatric services in hospitals.
The breadth of education you gain in the Human Development and Family Studies program prepares you for a future in a variety of fields, including advocacy, law, eldercare, childcare, social work, and counseling. Many of our graduates become child life specialists, providing emotional support and education for children and their families who are navigating the healthcare system for treatment for diseases, like cancer.
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Program at a Glance
Total Credit Hours
122
Program Type: BA
I-20 Approved: Yes
I-17 Approved: No
Details
Program Director: Patty Slaughter
Class Format: Seated (Main Campus)
Program Duration: 4 years (8 semesters)
Start Date: Fall: August | Spring: January
Admission Requirements
- Previous Degree Required
No previous degree is required to enroll in this program.
- Transcript Required
Official high school or GED transcripts will need to be submitted as part of the application process for this program. Transfer students must submit official transcripts from their previous school.
Official high school or GED transcripts will need to be submitted as part of the application process for this program. Transfer students must submit official transcripts from their previous school.
- Additional Admission Requirements
Two essays (prompts) or official SAT, ACT, or CLT scores are required during the application process.
- Application Deadline
Anderson University has a rolling admission process (students are notified when the are accepted whenever that is during the year) but students are encouraged to apply by the following dates: December 1st for the best scholarship consideration and no later than July 1st to begin in the fall semester.
Career Outcomes
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Why AU?
The world has a dire need for ethical communicators, and an Anderson University degree gives you an opportunity to create an impact for Christ in the workplace. Media ethics and professional values based on Christian principles play a central role in the courses offered, as well as in other activities such as internships, field trips, and appearances by guest speakers.
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