The major in Human Development and Family Sciences requires 43 credits at the 2000 level or above including 31 credits in Human Development and Family Sciences and 12 credits in courses related to but outside the major department. A student completing requirements for a major must have a grade point average of 2.0 or better in the credits that count toward the major in Human Development and Family Sciences. Students are allowed much flexibility in tailoring their major to meet their particular interests and educational goals. Most students choose to focus their work in one or more of the following concentrations: Early Childhood Development and Education, Childhood and Adolescence, Family Relationships: Services and Counseling, Policy, or Adult Development and Aging.

A non-refundable application fee of 80 USD is required. This program only accepts candidates who have completed 12 years of school education. Otherwise, you are advised to complete 1 year of Bachelor's degree in your country or choose between International Foundation and International Year One programs.