Admission Requirements
Ontario High School (Group A)
- Required Courses:
- English (ENG4U)
- Admission Average Guideline: Low 80
- Averages reflect Ontario high school students. Achieving an average in the suggested range does not guarantee admission.
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A lifespan approach.
A lifespan approach.
Undergraduate Programs
Family Studies & Human Development
Family Studies & Human Development (FSHD) at Western explores human development across our lifespan – from birth through adulthood. You will study individual health, well-being and relationships through a biological, cognitive and psychosocial lens.
Learn how to work with families. Discover how lives and relationships develop within the context of family, school, work and society. Understand areas that may challenge families, such as homelessness, family violence or immigration, and learn how to promote family resilience to address these challenges.
Degree Type
BA
Duration of Study
3-5 years
Start Date
September 2027
Faculty
Faculty of Health Sciences
OUAC Code
EFS
Admission Average Guideline
Low 80s
First-Year Class Size
50
Co-op / Internship
Available
Program Options
Meet Grace
"I chose Family Studies & Human Development because it offers an interdisciplinary approach, allowing me to explore real-life issues that families face both in Canada and around the world. This program has deepened my understanding of the dynamics within Canadian families and given me the chance to apply this knowledge meaningfully. I was also drawn to Family Studies as it aligns with my goal of becoming a high school teacher.
Personally, I found the program empowering; it helped me develop my leadership and communication skills, preparing me to better support the students I will serve as a future educator."
Why Western?
PHEc
pursue the Professional Home Economist (PHEc) designation through the Ontario Home Economics Association
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Prof David Green, an expert in fathering, shares insights into parenting strategies
With multiple screens in the home and an always-on work culture, connecting and staying present with children can be a mounting struggle for parents. But Western professor David Green, an expert in fathering, parenting and relationships, shows us there are simple ways to stay close beyond the Father’s Day get-together.
Green, professor of family studies and human development in the Faculty of Health Sciences, breaks down how fathers can build strong relationships with their children – and the science behind those bonds.
