Honolulu,
HI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc in Human Development and Family Studies in Honolulu United States | University of Hawaii at Manoa
University of Hawaii at Manoa
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Honolulu United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
33,336
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) program offers a Bachelor of Science degree focused on understanding human and family development through an ecological systems approach. This interdisciplinary program combines academic coursework with practical experiences to equip students with professional skills for careers in human and family services. The curriculum explores key areas including:
Evolving family structures, challenges, and needs across generations
Effective management of personal, financial, and community resources
Individual growth patterns throughout the lifespan
Complex interactions between people, families, and societies within diverse cultural and economic contexts.
HDFS delivers an in-depth examination of human development, family dynamics, and resource management. Graduates pursue careers in various settings such as social service organizations, educational programs for all age groups, childcare facilities, and consumer advocacy agencies. Coursework addresses essential subjects like:
Building strong family connections
Promoting wellbeing across all life stages
Support systems for elderly care and kinship families
Policies impacting family welfare
Financial and household management strategies
Community engagement and development initiatives.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
To be considered for admission, you must have completed or are in the process of completing secondary school with a cumulative or overall grade point average (GPA) that is comparable to a US grade of B (3.00 on a 4.00 scale) or higher. The Admissions Committee will also be looking at the grades/marks you have received for Mathematics and Science courses.
All official transcripts, examination certifications (e.g., General Certificate of Education) and other documents showing all high school and any completed post-secondary work must be submitted to the Office of Admissions. All official transcripts must be mailed directly by the institution or Ministry of Education to the Office of Admissions. Documents mailed or hand carried by you or anyone else will not be accepted as official or used for admission consideration.
Secondary school transcripts must include a list of courses taken and grades/internal marks received each year, class rank for the last four years of secondary school, and an explanation of the school's grading system. If transcripts with annual internal marks are unavailable directly from the school, you may photocopy your mark sheets or grade reports and have them certified by a school official who verifies that a transcript is otherwise not available.
IELTS (Academic Test) - 7.0
TOEFL (iBT)- 100
TOEFL (PBT)- 600
All official transcripts, examination certifications (e.g., General Certificate of Education) and other documents showing all high school and any completed post-secondary work must be submitted to the Office of Admissions. All official transcripts must be mailed directly by the institution or Ministry of Education to the Office of Admissions. Documents mailed or hand carried by you or anyone else will not be accepted as official or used for admission consideration.
Secondary school transcripts must include a list of courses taken and grades/internal marks received each year, class rank for the last four years of secondary school, and an explanation of the school's grading system. If transcripts with annual internal marks are unavailable directly from the school, you may photocopy your mark sheets or grade reports and have them certified by a school official who verifies that a transcript is otherwise not available.
IELTS (Academic Test) - 7.0
TOEFL (iBT)- 100
TOEFL (PBT)- 600
Tuition
USD
33,336