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Human Development & Family Studies

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What is Human Development & Family Studies?

In this major, you’ll learn how children, adolescents, and adults develop physically, emotionally, and socially, as well as how families relate with one another and meet the challenges of modern life. Through a combination of coursework and practical experience—including opportunities to assist faculty in research projects, practicums, and internships—this major will help you build an understanding of people and the challenges they face. You’ll choose from two concentrations: Child and Adolescent Development and Family Studies. Child and Adolescent Development focuses on the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development in children and adolescents, while Family Studies focuses on how families function, develop, and change. This major will also allow you to take the coursework to apply for a certification as a Family Life Educator.

Career Options

  • Business
  • Child services
  • Community services
  • Counseling
  • Education
  • Family services
  • Health services
  • Law
  • Medicine
  • Research
  • Social work
  • Therapyc

Post-Graduation Success1

87% employed or continuing education

48% employed after graduation

39% attending graduate school

$37,055 average starting annual income

Sample employer destinations: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Teach for America, Baker Tilly Virchow Krause

Sample grad school destinations: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Illinois at Chicago, Erikson Institute

Academic Profile Middle 50% 2

23 - 28 ACT Score

1090 - 1260 SAT Score

3.25 - 3.75 High School GPA

Annual Program Costs

Illinois Resident

  • Tuition: $12,036
  • Fees: $4,174
  • Expenses3: $15,180
  • Total: $31,390

Non-Resident

  • Tuition: $29,178
  • Fees: $4,174
  • Expenses3: $15,520
  • Total: $48,872

International

  • Tuition: $30,052
  • Fees: $4,174
  • Expenses3: $15,520
  • Total: $49,746

Additional Resources

College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences Program Webpage Degree Requirements

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1 Post-graduate data was collected through the Illini Success initiative, which primarily relies on self-reported survey data sources. Statistics are aggregated from the past three academic years, including the 2014-2015, 2015-2016, and 2016-2017 graduating classes. Please note that total compensation may be greater than annual salary as other forms of compensation (e.g., signing bonus, commission, benefits) are not included. For more information on Illini Success data and methods, please visit the Illini Success website.

2 Data is from the middle 50% of students from the past two years, meaning that 25% of students were below this range and 25% were above.

3 Expenses are estimated and include books, supplies, housing, and other living expenses. The exact amount you’ll pay depends on where you decide to live, the meal plan you choose, and your overall lifestyle. Learn more about costs.

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