About the course

The Human Development and Family Sciences (HDFS) field offers its professionals a chance to work with a variety of individuals of any age and their families in different service settings. 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. The Early Childhood Specialization is for those students who want to learn about and work with children ages 0-8 and their families. This program does not lead to licensure, although students who successfully complete the program qualify for an abbreviated application process to obtain CFLE (Certified Family Life Educator) certification after graduation.Purdue University Northwest?s bachelor?s degree in human development and family studies (HDFS) major paired with a concentration in early childhood is designed for an aspiring human services professional who wants to work with children (from birth through age 8) and their families

　　Graduates of this program have the ability to work with children aged 0-8 and their families by helping them through systems and enhancing their relationships. You?ll be qualified to obtain a Certified Family Life Educator credential. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: US$73,876

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Hammond
Summer (May), 2024	Hammond
Fall (August), 2024	Hammond
Spring (January), 2025	Hammond
Spring (January), 2025	Westville
Summer (May), 2025	Hammond
Summer (May), 2025	Westville
Fall (August), 2025	Hammond
Spring (January), 2026	Hammond
Summer (May), 2026	Hammond

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Purdue University Northwest

An Official High School Transcript or GED Scores (if applicable)

　　Original or attested copies of academic documents from all secondary schools attended should be mailed in a sealed envelope from the secondary school or the examination board. The record must be an official copy bearing an original stamp or seal. If the original is not in English, include a certified, detailed translation.

　　Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

　　Score of 79 or higher, for Internet Based TOEFL (iBT)

　　British O-Level English Language Exam with a Grade of A or B on Ordinary Level of GCE/GCSE/IGCSE

　　Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)

　　International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

　　Score of at least 6.5 or higher

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Purdue University Northwest. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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