BS Family and Human Development at Arizona State University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Science program in family and human development focuses on helping children and families thrive in the modern world by teaching you how to encourage healthy relationships and tackle contemporary societal issues. You study the stages of human development throughout the life span and gain a deep understanding of the complex dynamics of human relationships in families, workplaces and communities. You also become proficient in written communication, research methodology and data analysis.

Faculty: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Department: Sanford School of Social and Family Dynamics | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

Sample courses CDE 232 Human Development FAS 101 Personal Growth and Relationships FAS 201 Careers in Family and Human Development FAS 290 Introduction to Social Science Research FAS 331 Modern Family Relationships FAS 370 Family Ethnic and Cultural Diversity What If Current ASU students, see how your courses can apply to another major and find out how to change your major .

Career pathways

Our graduates are prepared for a variety of career paths, including: Career Growth Median Salary More Information Advocate Growth: 7.4% Median Salary: $45,930 Learn more Government Programs Specialist Growth: 1.6% Median Salary: $54,210 Learn more Guidance Counselor Growth: 2.9% Median Salary: $64,330 Learn more Human Behavior Researcher Growth: 5.0% Median Salary: $61,990 Learn more Human Resources Specialist (HR Specialist) Growth: 6.4% Median Salary: $75,940 Learn more Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) Growth: 13.5% Median Salary: $66,940 Learn more Mental Health Counselor Growth: 18.4% Median Salary: $59,350 Learn more Preschool Teacher Growth: 4.5% Median Salary: $38,140 Learn more Social Services Director Growth: 7.2% Median Salary: $80,390 Learn more Social Worker Growth: 4.4% Median Salary: $59,550 Learn more Show more Example job titles and salaries listed are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No programme-specific requirements are published. Admission is to the university: all students must meet ASU general university admission requirements (first-year, transfer, international and readmission pathways).

Domestic applicants: USD 12,177 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit Source

International applicants: USD 22,792 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loa Source

Entry terms: Fall and Spring semesters plus Summer; the estimator lists Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 admit terms. Transfer students may start in multiple terms throughout the year.

First-year applications open on or around July 1. ASU's priority admission date is Nov. 1. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents; apply with the ASU application or the Common Application (one only). ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission. FAFSA priority filing date: Jan. 15.

Transfer students apply with the ASU application or the Transfer Common Application; ASU uses rolling admission without hard deadlines for transfer applicants and decisions follow two to four weeks after all items are received. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents. ACT or SAT scores are not required.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply

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