Online Bachelor in Family Life & Human Development

What We Offer

  • Same tuition for in-state and out-of-state students
  • One of the most affordable degrees in the country
  • Tuition 33% lower than the national average
  • Finish in as few as 3 years
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Online Programs are Starting Soon!

Spring Start: 1/8/25
Apply By: 1/1/25
Summer Start: 5/12/25
Apply By: 5/5/25

Program Overview 

Prepare to advance education, human performance, and family development through the 100 percent online Bachelor in Family Life and Human Development - Family Studies degree. Throughout this program, you will learn to integrate family theory and research into your professional and personal life.

Throughout this program, you will learn to professionally and personally deal with the complex problems of society. You will learn the skills needed to create healthy interpersonal and family relationships. As you study child development, marriage and family relations, parenting principles, and more you will be prepared to enter a field with increasing job demand.

NCFR logoThe Bachelor of Science in Family Life and Human Development program is approved by the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) enabling you to achieve Family Life Education (CFLE) certification.

As a graduate of this program, you will:

  • Understand family processes and theory to help families create healthy and fulfilling relationships.
  • Comprehend lifespan human development principles to help individuals maximize their potential.
  • Be ready to enter the workforce or pursue graduate education.

This program prepares you for roles such as:

  • Social Worker
  • Children, Youth, and Family Services Worker
  • Marital and Family Counseling
  • School Counseling
  • Family Life Educator

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Earn Your Bachelor's Degree With the Finish Line Scholarship

Ready to start? The Finish Line Scholarship can provide up to 8 semesters of funding for part-time students and 4 semesters of funding for full-time students.

At Southern Utah University your dream of graduating is within reach. The Finish Line Scholarship is designed to help you finish without a large financial burden. Your personal admissions advisor will help you through the application process to SUU.

You may be wondering how you will have the time to complete your bachelor's degree and maintain your work and family life. Our online degrees are designed to fit into your busy life. You will be able to study when it works for you. Plus, our online tuition is already one of the lowest in the nation even before the Finish Line Scholarship is applied.

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