Earn your Family Science degree online at UVU and build a strong foundation in human development and family studies. You'll study family law, parenting, marriage, human sexuality, and family life education, learning how individuals and families grow, cope, and thrive at every stage of life. Every student completes a hands-on internship, applying what they learn in real community settings and gaining valuable field experience. The program is affiliated with the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) and is an approved pathway toward the Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) credential, preparing you for careers in social work, human services, counseling-adjacent roles, community advocacy, and healthcare — or graduate study in marriage and family therapy, social work, or education.
By the time you graduate, you'll be ready to excel in:
Online-PLUS programs enhance the student experience by combining online, flexible, and in-person learning formats. These programs may include online classes, live video sessions, field or clinical experiences, or a mix of these. Livestreamed sessions may have fixed times, and occasional, required on-campus activities forge stronger connections with instructors and peers. For more information, contact your Academic Advisor.
Family Science B.A. Online-Plus Requirements:
12 credits of the same foreign language are required (ASL Included). Foreign Language courses are not currently available online. Students should work with a languages advisor to explore options such as transfer credit or credit for prior learning (CPL) offered by UVU's Language Department.
More information about UVU's Language Department policies and costs can be found on the Prior Language Learning Credit document. If you are ready to purchase credit or have further questions, you can schedule an appointment with the corresponding languages advisor.
Whether you’re adding a credential to another major or earning a full degree, Family Science offers three ways to study online:
For students majoring in a related field (psychology, social work, education, nursing, etc.) who want a credential in family dynamics, human development, and communication to complement their primary degree.
Includes a foreign language requirement (12 credit hours) — a good fit for students planning graduate study, international human services work, or careers where a liberal-arts language background is valued.
No foreign language requirement — a good fit for students who want to move directly into a science-focused course load and career-ready coursework in human development and family studies.
UVU Online provides a top-quality education for in-state and out-of-state students:
Fully online undergraduate students residing within the state of Utah while attending classes pay the same tuition rates as students attending in-person classes, as determined by their residency designation.
Fully online undergraduate students residing outside of the state of Utah while attending classes pay a flat tuition rate of $285 per credit.
(Must be residing within the United States. Non U.S. citizens residing internationally do not qualify for the flat tuition rate.)
UVU offers Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) to help students earn college credit for skills and knowledge they already have from work, training, or past education. This process recognizes prior learning and helps make college more affordable and accessible. Students complete an assessment to demonstrate their knowledge before credit is awarded. CPL saves time and money by matching real‑world experience to UVU college classes.
UVU's commitment to providing accessible and high-quality online education has earned it national recognition from respected publications. With a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, UVU offers students the flexibility they need to pursue their educational goals wherever they are!
Yes. The Family Science B.S. degree and minor are fully online. The B.A. is also online, except for 12 language credits, which aren't offered online — see the Online+ description for details.
Graduates pursue careers in social work, human services, counseling-adjacent roles, healthcare, community advocacy, and family life education, or continue into graduate programs in marriage and family therapy, social work, or education.
The B.A. includes a 12-credit-hour foreign language requirement; the B.S. does not. Both are 120-credit degrees covering the same core family science curriculum.
Yes. Every Family Science student completes an internship, applying coursework in a real community setting while teaching family life skills.
