Hons in Family Studies and Human Development

Honours Specialization in Family Studies and Human Development is an undergraduate program in Western University's Faculty of Health Sciences, leading to an Honours Bachelor's degree. The module totals 10.0 courses, built around 4.5 mandatory Family Studies and Human Development courses covering topics such as family relationships, human development across the lifespan, and family policy, together with one Health Sciences course, 2.0 elective courses from designated Family Studies options, 2.0 upper-level Family Studies electives, and one additional 3000- or 4000-level Family Studies course. The program was transferred to Western from Brescia University College effective May 1, 2024. Coursework combines core theory in family studies and human development with applied and upper-level electives, preparing graduates for work or further study in fields such as social services, family support, education, and human development research. Entry to the module requires completion of first-year requirements with no failures and an average of at least 70% (no mark below 60%) in 2.0 principal courses drawn from Family Studies and Human Development, Sociology, or Psychology at the 1000 level.