BSc in Human Development & Family Studies
Honolulu, USA
BSc
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
01 Oct 2026*
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2027
TUITION FEES
USD 33,792 / per semester **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* spring semester
** $11,760 per semester for Hawaii residents
Key Summary
About: The BSc in Human Development and Family Studies at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa examines human and family development and family resource management. It promotes positive, resilient development across the lifespan in diverse economic and cultural contexts–especially Hawaiʻi and the Indo‑Pacific–and builds life skills to manage personal, family, and community resources that support healthy family functioning.
Career Outcomes: Key career opportunities include Certified Family Life Educator; Child, Youth, and Gerontology Program Manager; Case Manager; Consumer Affairs Specialist; Early Childhood Educator; Family Violence Prevention Specialist; Geriatric Care Specialist; Prevention/Intervention Counselor; Social Science Researcher; Youth Counselor across various sectors.
The Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) provides students with a comprehensive study of human development, family development, and family resource management.
This program focuses on supporting positive and resilient human development over the lifespan in diverse economic and cultural contexts, specifically Hawai’i and the Indo-Pacific region. Help people identify and develop important life skills for effective management of personal, family, and community resources, enabling families to thrive and lead healthy and happy lives.
- Certified Family Life Educators
- Child, Youth, and Gerontology Program Manager
- Case Manager
- Consumer Affairs Specialist
- Early Childhood Educator
- Family Violence Prevention Specialist
- Geriatric Care Specialist
- Prevention / Intervention Counselor
- Social Science Researcher
- Youth Counselor
Classwork and real-world experiences prepare students for careers in human development and family educational programs (pre-K through university settings), human services, or community or government service, and provide an excellent foundation for graduate study.