Bachelor of Science [B.S] Human and Social Development - Individual and Relational Development Track
The major in Human and Social Development (HSD) focuses on the promotion of healthy development and well-being. It prepares students to work with people in multiple contexts and settings:
- health and human services
- schools, universities, and community programs
- government and non-government agencies
- grass-roots movements
By exploring the scholarly and practical interconnections among individual, interpersonal, social, and community approaches to change, students learn to identify barriers to well-being and to implement effective change-oriented strategies and policies. HSD coursework emphasizes theory, research, and skills. It culminates in a practicum in a setting related to students’ area of interest and prepares them for both graduate studies and careers.
The major in Human and Social Development (HSD) is based on the premise that the well-being of individuals and families cannot be fostered in isolation from the communities in which they live and the institutions that affect their lives.
HSD courses cover the scholarly and applied knowledge bases regarding the interconnectedness of personal, interpersonal, institutional, and community change, the barriers to healthy development and well-being at these levels, and the strategies and policies that promote well-being in individuals, families, and communities. Emphasis is placed on research and theory regarding preventive and strengths-promoting strategies as applied to complex, multicultural systems.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $53112 | $53112 | $53112 | $53112 |
| Health Insurance | $3930 | $3930 | $3930 | $3930 |
| Books and supply | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 |
| Compulsory Fees | $1648 | $1648 | $1648 | $1648 |
| Total Fees | $59690 | $59690 | $59690 | $59690 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 80 | 120 | 3 |
| ACT | American College Testing | 30 | 36 | 1 |
| SAT | Scholastic Aptitude Test | 1320 | 1600 | 1 |
- Obtain a score of 650 or higher on the redesigned SAT evidence-based reading and writing section .
- Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS or TOEFL scores.
- Obtain a score of 27 or higher on the ACT English section.
- Academic Eligibility:
Students must have an official secondary school transcript to get admission with minimum 3.6 GPA.