Family Sciences, BS

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Overview

Improving quality of life

A Bachelor of Science in Family Sciences offers a comprehensive educational experience focused on understanding human behavior, community dynamics and improving the quality of life for individuals and families. Our program offers distinct concentrations, allowing you to tailor your education to your professional goals.

A bachelor's degree in family sciences will set you up for a rewarding, human-focused profession. It'll directly improve your ability to help individuals and families across various communities.

Shaping welcoming environments

Whether you plan to lead a classroom or go into the private sector, studying human behavior will give you the tools to tackle complex social issues and build stronger support systems.

Coursework will guide you through human development across the lifespan, from child development to gerontology. Additional classes will explore nutrition, health, hospitality operations, merchandising and consumer problems. Outside opportunities for volunteering, participating in field trips and studying abroad will also enhance your professional growth.

Flexible and credentialed options:

The Human Development and Family Studies concentration is fully online and is a Certified Family Life Educator approved program.
The Family and Consumer Sciences concentration is accredited by the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences.

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Requirements

Is a concentration required?
Yes.

Is this program accredited?
Yes. Each concentration is nationally recognized.

Part of the College of Health Professions.

Choose your concentration

Undergraduate

Family Sciences, BS | Human Development and Family Studies

Major/Bachelor's
Concentration
Certification Preparation

Undergraduate

Family Sciences, BS | Family and Consumer Sciences

Major/Bachelor's
Concentration

Undergraduate

Family Sciences, BS | Family and Consumer Sciences Education

Major/Bachelor's
Concentration
Certification Preparation

Requirements for admission to SFA

All applicants must meet the undergraduate admission requirements. Select the option that best describes you:

First-year student (have never enrolled in college)
Transfer student (have enrolled in college)
All other applicants

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Undergraduate applications are accepted online. Apply using ApplyTexas or Common App. Both are fine, just only submit one.

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Priority deadlines

SFA has rolling admissions. That means you can apply to the university anytime. Although, applying early has financial and housing benefits. Make sure to check with your specific department! Some programs need extra paperwork by a certain date to consider you for the upcoming semester.