BS/MA in Learning, Developmental, and Family Sciences: HDFR Concentration 4+1 Program
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-08-01 | 2023-07-01 |
| 2024-08-01 | - |
| 2024-01-01 | - |
| 2024-06-01 | - |
| 2025-08-01 | - |
| 2025-01-01 | - |
Program Overview
Students in the BS/MA 4+1 Program in Education and Human Development: HDFR Concentration will have a pathway to complete a BS and MA in Learning Development and Family Sciences HDFR in five years. LDFS HDFR students who pursue this BS/MA (4+1) option will likely have opportunities for accelerated opportunities to work and lead in community-based organizations with culturally and diverse families in community and educational settings.
LDFS HDFR undergraduate students may apply into the BS/MA program after completing 60 or more credits. A holistic admission process (following a comprehensive review of all admission materials) will be used including GPA, two letters of recommendation, demonstrate leadership experiences and an interview with HDFR faculty. A minimum of an overall cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 and a major GPA of 3.3 or better will be required and they have a faculty mentor who will strongly support his or her application to the program.