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College of Arts and Sciences

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Human Development and Family Studies

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.

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Program at a
Glance

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS

122

DETAILS

Total Credit Hours: 122
Program Type: BA
Location: Seated (Main Campus)
Time to Complete: 4 years (8 semesters)
Start Date: Fall: August | Spring: January
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Why AU?

Ready for the next chapter in your academic, professional, and spiritual life? Whether you are graduating high school or pursuing a master’s or doctorate degree, we invite you to be a part of one of the top regional universities in the South (U.S. News & World Report). Come discover why the Institutional Research & Evaluation, Inc. identified Anderson University as one of the top-ranked, most affordable colleges in the country. Take the next step in your journey of academic excellence today.
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Career Outlook

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.



Starting Salaries

Child Life Specialist: $60,380 Healthcare Social Worker: $60,280 Social Worker: $50,390 Counselor: $43,390 Social and Human Service Assistant: $37,610 Recent national median salaries source: Bureau of Labor

 

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Career Outlook

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.



Starting Salaries

Child Life Specialist: $60,380 Healthcare Social Worker: $60,280 Social Worker: $50,390 Counselor: $43,390 Social and Human Service Assistant: $37,610 Recent national median salaries source: Bureau of Labor

 

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Anderson University is a national leader in higher education in its use of technology to support and enhance all aspects of its core function—teaching and learning, which has led to the institution being recognized as an Apple Distinguished School since 2014. Through Anderson’s Digital Learning Initiative, Anderson has provided all of its residential undergraduate students and select graduate program students with an iPad Air and Apple Pencil. The mission of transforming learning experiences and preparing students to serve their communities and careers in the twenty-first century is enhanced through mobile devices developed by Apple.

Admission Requirements

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Previous Degree Required

No previous degree is required to enroll in this program.

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Transcript Requirements

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.

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Additional Admission Requirements

Two essays (prompts) OR Official SAT, ACT, or CLT scores

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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.

More Information

I-20 Approved: Yes
I-17 Approved: No
Non Degree Option Available (Minor): Yes
Program Director:
Patty Slaughter
Breakdown of Credit Hours:
41 Credit Hours – University Core Requirements | 39 Credit Hours – Human Development and Family Studies Major Core Requirements | 6 Credit Hours – Human Development and Family Studies Major Electives | 3 Credit Hours – Cognate Course Requirements | 33 Credit Hours – General Electives
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