Transfer-Friendly Program
Our transfer-friendly program lets you bring in up to 60 transfer credits from prior coursework or professional experience. This means you can graduate faster without sacrificing the quality of your education.
UW-Stout's online Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Human Development & Family Studies (HDFS) is an interdisciplinary major focusing on the development of individuals across the lifespan, within the context of family and culture. If you're committed to living or working away from campus the program's multidisciplinary approach will provide you with both a broad perspective and specialized knowledge.
UW-Stout's B.S. Human Development & Family Studies has been reviewed by the National Council on Family Relations and is recognized as a NCFR CFLE-approved program offering coursework covering the content required for the Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) designation. Graduates of NCFR CFLE-approved programs qualify to apply for the CFLE designation via an abbreviated application process.
Designed to enhance the professional portfolio of a wide range of students, including individuals with an associate’s degree or equivalent, UW-Stout's Human Development & Family Studies has a strong, established reputation of preparing graduates for success in a variety of human service-related areas. Our experienced full-time faculty have created an enhanced, flexible online learning environment. Offering full-time and part-time options, the program prepares graduates to address familial needs through the lenses of age, culture, gender, life stage, relationships and more.
Our transfer-friendly program lets you bring in up to 60 transfer credits from prior coursework or professional experience. This means you can graduate faster without sacrificing the quality of your education.
Use the Request Information form to receive a program summary and learn more about the B.S. Human Development & Family Studies.
"I was undeclared my freshmen year and then stumbled upon Human Development and Family Studies. I couldn't believe I had the opportunity to study familial relations, child development, and policies regarding families. I met so many amazing people and learned information that directly relates to my personal life. And we applied theories to situations in the working world."
-- Cyan BowerB.S. Human Development & Family Studies
Our flexible customized instruction is designed for adult learners who are beginning their professional journey and transfer students who are wishing to advance their professional opportunities. The excellent transferability of credits assists you in completing your degree in a timely manner.
UW-Stout degree programs using the customized instruction model are designed with the adult learner in mind. If you're comparing UW-Stout's online degree customized instruction (CI) tuition to our competitors, keep in mind:
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Application
To apply for the on-campus and online Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development and Family Studies, you need to apply to UW-Stout.
Financial Aid
Students who are attending another institution, but are planning to receive their degree from UW-Stout, may be eligible to receive aid from UW‐Stout. In these cases, UW‐Stout is considered the Home Institution and the other campus is considered the Visiting Institution.Transfer Students
Note: When filling out the application form, be sure to make a note in the student comment section that you intend to apply to the "online program."
Upon completing the B.S. HDFS program, students will be able to:
Our program is designed for students ranging from incoming freshmen who are beginning their professional journey to transfer students who are wishing to advance their professional opportunities. The excellent transferability of credits assists transfer students in completing their degree in a timely manner.
An academic study, service learning opportunities, and experiential learning with a senior internship prepare graduates for positions in a number of areas, such as:
The program also serves as an excellent foundation for graduate school in disciplines including:
James | Arenz | First-Year Advisor, Advisement Center | UW-Stout |
Amanda | Behm | Stout Online | UW-Stout |
Laura | Clark | Professional in the Field | Positive Alternatives |
Kevin | Doll | Professor; Program Director, B.S. Human Development & Family Studies | UW-Stout |
Kevin | Drzakowski | Associate Dean | UW-Stout |
Karen | Duncansion | Almuni | UW-Stout |
Lorraine | Garland | Professional in the Field | Arbor Place |
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Daniel | Kelsey | Professor; Chair, Counseling, Rehabilitation & Human Services Department; Program Director, M.S. Rehabilitation Counseling | UW-Stout |
Tina | Lee | Professor | UW-Stout |
Jason | Lynn | Professional in the Field | Dunn County Human Services |
Rylee | Madey | Student | UW-Stout |
Candice | Maier | Associate Professor | UW-Stout |
Brittany | Olson | Professional in the Field | Bridge to Hope |
Jason | Schmitt | Dean, CAHS | UW-Stout |
Bethanne | Shriner | Professor; Program Director, B.S. Human Development & Family Studies Online | UW-Stout |
Abby | Tengwall | Career Services Specialist | UW-Stout |