BSc

Human Development and Family Studies: Leadership and Advocacy

Learn more about studying Human Development and Family Studies: Leadership and Advocacy as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    36,113USD
  • Start date
    Jan, Aug

Program overview

What Colorado State University says about their program:

In this major, you’ll learn to identify factors that influence cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development through infancy, childhood, adolescence, young adulthood, later adulthood and aging. Coursework and an internship prepare you to work in a variety of settings including youth services, education programs, healthcare, juvenile and adult corrections, family and community services, and long-term care facilities. This program is also available online.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of high school/ secondary education

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of a bachelor's degree (four or five years) in a suitable subject from a recognised university with a minimum grade of Second Class Honours Lower Division (2

    2) or equivalent.

English proficiency

English proficiency is required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent.

English proficiency waivers

Documents required

  • Passport
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Degree certificate or diploma
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Statement of purpose or personal statement
  • Recommendation letters
  • Finance proof
  • Translations
  • Credential evaluations
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Fees and funding

Colorado State University provides fee information that can help students understand how study costs may be structured or may vary across options. Colorado State University encourages students to review official funding and financial-support information to confirm what cost guidance or support may be available.

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    USD$36,113 per year

  • Postgraduate tuition

    USD$31,566 - 32,058 per year

Funding

Green and Gold Scholarship for Non-Residents Students who are eligible can receive up to $16,000 per year (half paid each fall and spring semester). These scholarships can be renewed for up to eight semesters, meaning you could earn up to $50,000 over the course of four years.

  • Average amount

    USD$4,000 - $16,000 per year

  • Requirements

    - Be an incoming freshmen/first-year student AND

  • Remain classified as a non-resident AND
  • Demonstrate a GPA of 3.2 or above (on a 4.0 scale) AND
  • Your highest cumulative GPA your final year of high school, whether it is weighted or unweighted, will be considered for scholarship purposes.
  • Be admitted to a full-time, degree-seeking program on CSU’s main campus.
  • CSU Online students are not eligible.
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What is the cost of living near Colorado State University?

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,699
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,144
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$112
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$79
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$61· USA average
Monthly public transport pass$29
Monthly grocery basket$198
Books and study supplies (monthly)$100
Coffee shop drink$6
Cinema or cultural event ticket$12
Gym membership$60

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced), numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and thehub.colostate.edu (University published).

Visa requirements for Colorado State University

Navigating the visa process is a crucial step in your study abroad journey. Make sure to seek guidance and support to ensure you meet all necessary requirements for your time at Colorado State University.

USA student visa requirements