Family Studies Degree

The Human Development & Family Studies is a dynamic area of study within social science focused on development, lifespan, and research topics of social significance within the context of family, community, and society dynamics. Get more details below including other South Carolina colleges that offer family studies degrees.

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Southern Wesleyan University (SWU)

1700 Wade Hampton Boulavard, Greenville, SC

Southern Wesleyan University is a nonprofit private school that has many majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Central, SC, in a predominantly rural area. The school's Wesleyan affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. Around a thousand students enroll at Southern Wesleyan University yearly.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Philosophy And Religious Studies
• Liberal Arts And Sciences

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the school. Very common exam scores among applicants admitted to Southern Wesleyan University are within the range of 20 - 24 for the ACT exam, or 1230 - 1540 for the SAT exam. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

Tuition is approximately $23,000 annually, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students may check the school's tuition calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. The cost of on-campus housing is around $4,300 for the year. Some students at Southern Wesleyan University may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for SWU is the "Warriors", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through the oversight and organization of the NAIA. Athletic programs available include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Golf (NAIA Division I)

Students who wish to see more about SWU can take a look at their website at http://www.swu.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Family Studies Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. SWU offers a bachelor's degree program in family studies.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Home Economics Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in childcare, family relations, finance, nutrition, and related subjects pertaining to home management. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).