Bachelor in Human Development and Family Studies (Bachelor's)

At Stephens College, tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $28,500 per year..

This programme is designed for students interested in studying human behavior across the lifespan, with a focus on practical application. It offers two specialized tracks in Child Study and Psychology to align with specific career goals. Students gain hands-on experience through the on-campus Children’s School, serving pre-K through fifth grade. The curriculum integrates scientific inquiry with real-world observation and case study analysis.

Focus areas include Child Study, Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Biological Psychology, Gender Psychology, Health Psychology.

The programme requires 120 credits, distributed across general education, major-specific courses, and experiential learning. Students complete coursework in lifespan development, psychology, health, and quantitative reasoning, with practicum opportunities in the Children’s School.

Graduates enter roles in early childhood education, school support, community health, social services, or pursue graduate studies in counseling or psychology.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Submission of official transcripts and a personal statement is required. No standardized test scores are mentioned as mandatory.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 92% of applicants.

Since 1833, Stephens College has supported women’s education and remains one of the oldest women’s colleges in the United States. Its undergraduate Women’s College offers programs including business administration, biology, nursing, psychology, fashion, design, education, and animal behavior. Students can also create a self-initiated major or pursue research focused on women in STEM. The college’s Block Schedule places students in one immersive class at a time, allowing concentrated study alongside opportunities for research, internships, travel, and professional networking.

The Conservatory for the Performing Arts offers programs for students of all gender identities interested in theatre, television, and film. Undergraduate options include acting for stage and screen, filmmaking, musical theatre, theatre design and production, theatrical costume design and production, and interdisciplinary theatre studies. Graduate students can pursue an MFA in TV and Screenwriting, an MEd in Counseling, or a Master of Physician Assistant Studies. The MFA uses a low-residency format and lets students choose a mentor from artist-scholars working in the industry.

The campus is at 1200 E. Broadway in Columbia, Missouri, a location the college presents as part of “College Town USA.” Stephens describes campus as a home away from home and welcomes pets, including through a fostering program. Prospective students should note that undergraduate Women’s College programs are distinct from the gender-inclusive conservatory, while graduate programs welcome all gender identities. Qualified full-time undergraduates may receive up to four years of tuition funding through the Stephens Promise.