B.A. HUMAN DEVELOPMENT & FAMILY STUDIES | 100% ONLINE
Turn Your Passion for Helping People Into a Career
Understanding is a powerful tool in the helping professions. MSU Denver’s online B.A. in Human Development and Family Studies helps you prepare for diverse roles across child and family services, community programs, healthcare support, and more. This flexible degree is designed to fit around your job, your family, and your life, without compromising quality.
Study human development across infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and aging with a focus on families and relationships.
Connect theory to practice with coursework in psychology, family dynamics, research methods, and real social and community contexts.
Earn the same degree as on-campus students, led by the same faculty, who bring extensive professional experience to every lesson.
MSU Denver’s Career Connected Campus designation means your coursework is designed around real jobs, and we have robust resources to help you land one.
Colorado residents pay as little as $315/credit, and online students may qualify for up to $1,000/semester in scholarships.
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Program at a Glance
$315
The minimum cost per credit for qualified Colorado residents, made possible by the Colorado Opportunity Fund (COF).
100%
Take classes without interrupting your life. No campus visits required.
$2,428
The average annual out-of-pocket cost for in-state MSU Denver undergraduates.
Save $1,000/Semester
Exclusive scholarships are available for online students with no additional application.
Same Degree, No Asterisk
Your degree says MSU Denver; there is no separate ‘Online’ designation.
Simple Credit Transfer
As one of the top transfer institutions in CO, MSU Denver accepts more transfer credits than most.
Why Colorado Students Choose MSU Denver Online
MSU Denver’s online degrees are built for students like you: traditional undergrads, working adults, first-generation learners, and transfer students who need a degree that works around real life.
Accreditation & Recognition
Designated Career Connected Campus
Colorado Department of Higher Education
2023 Fulbright HSI Leader Designation
U.S. Department of State
A Top Transfer Institution in CO
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Higher Education Excellence and Distinction Award
Insight Into Academia
#3 Most Innovative University in CO (2021)
U.S. News & World Report
Best for Vets Honoree
MilitaryTimes
MSU Denver By the Numbers
Our accessible, career-connected learning means students gain real-world experience and graduate prepared to thrive in Colorado’s workforce.
91%
Graduates employed or in graduate school within six months of graduating
57%
Undergraduate students who are the first in their family to attend college
87%
Undergraduate students who work full- or part-time while completing their degree
59%
Students receiving scholarships and grants totaling more than $97 million
31%
Students who pay no tuition thanks to scholarships and grants
45%
Students who graduate debt free
Where This Degree Can Take You
A B.A. in Human Development and Family Studies opens doors across the helping professions, including child and family services, education support, nonprofit and community programs, healthcare support roles, and more. It also provides a strong foundation if you plan to pursue graduate study in counseling, social work, education, or public health.*
Local Market Snapshot
Denver – Aurora – Lakewood, CO
$101,890
Social and Community Service Managers
$102,770
Social Science Researchers
$69,470
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
*Career and salary data are for general information only and do not guarantee any specific job or salary outcome.
Achievable Career Paths
Family support specialist · Child development associate · Community program coordinator · Early intervention specialist · Case manager · Education program coordinator · Youth services counselor · Graduate school in counseling, social work, or public health
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Request more information, and an enrollment specialist will reach out to walk you through costs, transfer credit, and what starting the program could look like for your schedule.
