Bachelor of Science [B.S] (Human Development and Family Studies)
4 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
$20,190 /Yr
The HDFS courses prepare you for future work with members of families, helping them through systems and enhancing their relationships through experiential learning in the community while providing a foundation of knowledge for your career.
If you?d like to work in a field where you get to help families in the community, then HDFS is the field for you!
Why choose Purdue Northwest?
The HDFS Degree at PNW has 2 options to choose from:
- Early Childhood Specialization:?for those students who want to learn about and work with children, ages 0-8 & their families.
- Individual and Family Services:?for those students who want to learn about and work with adolescents, adults or in all-age fields/settings along with their families.
Career Paths
Popular careers with a degree in Human Development and Family Studies include:
- Case Worker
- Child Care Worker
- Early Childhood Teacher
- Early Intervention Specialist
- Special Needs Center Specialist
- Developmental Specialist
- Youth Worker
- Assisted Living/Nursing Home Social Activity Director
- Family/Parent Educator
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Important Alert
- Application Deadline for Fall 2026 Intake - Apr 15, 2026
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $20190 |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Housing & Food | $9077 |
| Transportation | $2212 |
Important Dates
| Event | Application Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline for Spring 2026 Intake | |
| Application Deadline for Fall 2026 Intake | Apr 15, 2026 |
Key Resources for Your Study Abroad Journey
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 3,500/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Business Administration Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Novus Biological Scholarship Program | Scholarship per student$ 1,500/Yr$1,500 | Level Of StudyAssociate | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Washington DC Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| TEC Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| BeArt Presets-Academic Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,500/Yr$2,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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