Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Science

This unique program is the only one of its kind in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. Its comprehensive curriculum will train you for a wide range of positions that address all aspects of child and family life, from early intervention to counseling at-risk adolescents.Youll graduate prepared for a variety of rewarding job opportunities with what youll learn in this comprehensive, professional degree. You can also specialize your degree with one of three tracks.

Human service careers cover a variety of opportunities, such as community education, mental and behavioral health support, early care and education, adoption services, and foster care services. You can also become an instructor in adult educational programs, a family caseworker, a life-skills educator, a crisis counselor, or a child life specialist. Community service agencies on the local, state, and national levels need your skills and dedication.

Our graduates work across the country in social work, education, and health-related positions. Some Southwestern Pennsylvania employers include Justice Works, the Children's Institute of Pittsburgh, The Children's Home of Pittsburgh, the YMCA, Wesley Family Services, Head Start, and private early childhood education (such as Goddard, Kindercare, and CMU Cyert).

Official transcripts from a high school or other secondary school in English are required for all students.
If you wish to transfer credits from another college or university, make sure to indicate that you are a transfer student on the application and forward your college transcripts, also. You will receive an evaluation of your credits during Orientation.
IUP is able to offer admission to students at varying levels of academic achievement and preparation. If you are looking for a benchmark, here is some info. Most students who earn admission to IUP meet or exceed these scores:
Cumulative high school GPA: 3.32
SAT: score of 1050
IUP SAT code: 2652
ACT: composite score of 22
ACT code: 3704.
TOEFL iBT - 61.
IELTS - 5.5.
Duolingo - 90.
GTEC - 1100.
TOEFL ITP - 500.
Cambridge - 160.
Pearson - 46.