BS Human Development and Family Studies at University of Idaho

Programme overview

In this program, you will learn how people develop, form relationships and function within families and communities across their lifespan. Integrating concepts from psychology, sociology, public policy and developmental science, you will gain a strong understanding of the biological, social, and cultural factors that shape wellbeing within diverse social contexts.

Faculty: College of Agricultural and Life Sciences | Department: Margaret Ritchie School of Family and Consumer Sciences | Duration: 4 years, 120 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Moscow, ID, United States

What you will study

The degree totals 120 credits. Required courses listed in the catalogue include COMM 1101 Fundamentals of Oral Communication; COMM 3350 Intercultural Communication; ECDE 2340 Infancy and Early Childhood; ECDE 2540 Middle Childhood Development; ECDE 3400 Parent-Child Relationships in Family and Community; ECDE 4360 Theories of Child and Family Development.

Career pathways

Hands-on experiences with individuals, families and organizations will prepare you for your career. Related occupations listed for this programme include Social and Community Service Managers; Personal Care Aides; Community Health Workers; Social and Human Service Assistants; Government Program Eligibility Interviewers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-level admission applies to all undergraduate majors (no separate programme application): first-year applicants with a cumulative unweighted high-school GPA of 3.00 or higher are automatically considered and test scores are not required; applicants with a GPA of 2.60-2.99 must submit ACT or SAT scores or opt in to the Vandal Gateway Program; Idaho residents scoring 3 or higher on both the ISAT Math and Literacy tests are eligible regardless of GPA.

Entry terms: fall (August start), spring (January start) and summer (mid-May start). Fall 2027 applications are open and the university admits on a rolling basis.

First-year applicants apply through the University of Idaho application or the Common App. The application fee is $50 (nonrefundable) and is not required for Idaho residents. ACT or SAT scores are requested where available; first-year students with a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.00 or higher are automatically considered and test scores are not required.

International undergraduate applicants: rolling admission with no hard deadline; apply at least three months before the start date. Last day to apply: fall May 1, spring Oct. 1, summer March 1. The application fee is $50 USD, paid by credit or debit card in the application portal.

Law (JD): apply through the LSAC portal; the Fall 2027 application opens Sept. 1, 2026 and the final deadline is June 30, 2027. The application fee is $50 (waived through Jan. 15, 2027).

Apply through the official page: https://www.uidaho.edu/admissions-apply/first-year-students

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