Family and Consumer Sciences: Child Life & Family Studies Option, BS
Upon completion of the Family and Consumer Sciences Program, you will be able to:
Explain how best practices are developed based on the existing body of research evidence
Develop and evaluate effective health and human development programs
Recognize personal biases and explain the value of multiple perspectives and suspending judgment when interacting with others
Demonstrate confidence and competence in a professional setting
Intakes
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Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Our academic advisers and career development coordinators provide effective academic and career advising service and resources. Our work directly supports academic programs and assists students in realizing their potential, achieving educational goals, and making successful transitions through college and into careers. We are excited for every Pointer to embark on an engaged, fulfilling educational path.
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PSW Opportunity
3 Years PSW
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
UW-Stevens Point incoming first-year class
Average ACT score: 23
Average high school GPA: 3.3
The following chart provides information that will help you assess the likelihood of admission based on class rank and ACT alone. Though this chart may provide you with a general picture, please note that your likelihood of admission will also be affected by the other admission criteria listed above. Applicants from schools that do not provide class rank should review the Profile of Admitted Freshmen section above.
Applicants whose primary language is not English must satisfy our English language proficiency requirement in one of the following ways:
TOEFL iBT: Score of 78 and above, with minimum scores of 17 in the Speaking and Writing sections.
UW-Stevens Point code is 1919.
IELTS: Score of 6.0 or above, with no sub-score below 5.5.
Official IELTS results should be sent directly to the UW-Stevens Point Admissions Office.
PTE: Score of 52 or above.
SAT: Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section score of 530 or above.
ACT: English and Reading section scores of 22 or above.
English proficiency scores must be less than one year old in order to be considered valid. Scanned copies, photocopies and web results are not accepted.
English may be considered your primary language if you have been raised in an environment where English is the official language of your locality and nation, English has been the primary language used in your home and English was the only language of instruction for all classes in all years of secondary school.
Note for non-native English speaking students transferring from U.S. schools: you must present an English language proficiency test score unless you have completed 2 semesters (or the equivalent) of university-level coursework at a U.S. institution.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
101936 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: N/A
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