Human Development and Family Science

Explore cultural, economic and social factors that shape children and families and their relationships.

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Key Facts

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Degree

B.S. Human Development and Family Science

Degree Duration

4 Years :

1 year pathway + 3 year degree

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Pathways Available

International Year One

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Start Dates

August | January | May

Degree Overview

How humans grow and develop—within the family and in other social contexts—influences our culture, economics, public health, and more. In human development and family science, you will explore how people learn and grow through their lifetime, from infancy to end of life, and how different factors can promote or hinder healthy human development.

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Important

You may incur additional costs in the course of your education at the University over and above tuition fees in an academic year such as laptops, study materials and additional resources.

Study Reasons

Opportunity to travel to Washington D.C. and New York City for career immersion trips

Professionals in the field work with people during important seasons of life through service delivery, program administration, and policymaking

Join faculty-mentored research projects and have a hand in the next breakthrough.

Your Pathways

The International Year One is the perfect pathway if you want a undergraduate degree from a UK, EU or US University but do not meet the requirements for direct entry.

The IY1 course provides an intensive combination of first year University subject modules with English language skills.

Following successful completion of the IY1 you will continue onto your second year degree study directly with the University of your choice.

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Fees & Scholarships

You can find the applicable international student course fee for your chosen pathway study route listed below.

International Year One – Tuition Fees

 

 Intake VEPT Program Duration Tuition Fees
Fall 2025 51+ 3 terms $47,200

Please note that the above fee does not include accommodation, dining, or insurance. Additionally, it does not include tuition applicable to your degree course continued at Syracuse University.

 

Pre-Sessional English – Tuition Fees

 

VEPT Program Duration Tuition Fees
37-40 20 weeks $10,000
41-45 12 weeks $6,000
46-50 6 weeks $3,000

 

Scholarships

Progressing students into Syracuse University receive the following merit awards for each
subsequent year of enrollment based on the cumulative GPA earned upon the completion of the 30 credit hours:
• A GPA between 3.25 and 3.49 is $10,000 per year
• A GPA between 3.5 and 3.74 is $15,000 per year
• A GPA greater than 3.75 is $20,000 per year

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