Bachelor of Arts in Family Science and Human Development - Children and School Settings Concentration (Combined Bachelor of Arts/Master of Teaching with Teacher Certification in Grades K-6 and Teacher of Students with Disabilities)

The Dual Degree Dual Certification program is a 5-year program that leads to teacher certification in Elementary School Teacher in Grades K-6, teacher certification in Teacher of Students with Disabilities, a baccalaureate degree and a master's degree. Family Science and Human Development (formerly known as Family and Child Studies) is an interdisciplinary field that teaches you how to understand individuals, families and communities from a holistic point of view with an emphasis on social justice. We provide our students with hands-on, real-life experiences through internships and fieldwork. As a discipline, we focus on understanding people and families in their homes, schools and communities, rather than laboratories. Our graduates go on to have fulfilling careers supporting children and families where and when they need it the most.
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Family Science and Human Development prepares students for careers working with youth and families in various settings. The Families, Children and School Settings concentration prepares students to work in a variety of educational settings. It allows students to pursue certification for teaching in schools at the P-3 or K-6 level.

Career Opportunities: Family Mediator, Group Counseling Facilitator, Immigration Advocate, Judicial Mediator/Case Worker, Mental Health Professional, Outreach coordinator, Program Director, Preschool Teacher, Elementary School Teacher, Special Education Teacher.

Secondary School Transcript - Upload or mail your academic records from all secondary schools attended. If your transcripts, diploma, or any other academic documents are not in
English, you MUST include an official English translation. Include any exam scores such as IB, AP, CAPE, IGCSE/A levels, 10th +12th.
Personal Statement/Essay and Resume/List of Co-Curricular Activities
Complete and upload your Essay/Personal Statement - You will be able to upload your essay/personal statement prior to submitting your application.
Letter of Recommendation
SAT/ACT Test Scores - Official SAT or ACT scores are optional.

TOEFL IBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language, Internet Based Test) - 70
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) - 6.0