Overview

The Child and Family Studies undergraduate degree at Louisiana State University is an exciting integration of theory, research, and practice from multiple disciplines with a unique blend of liberal arts and professional education.

The major focuses broadly on:

child development and family dynamics,
couples in dating,
marital, and cohabiting relationships
social and psychological development
interactions between family members
influences on child and family well-being
cultural variation among families
practical application of knowledge about individuals and families

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Families & Individuals in Societal Contexts
Internal Dynamics of Families
Human Growth and Development across the Lifespan
Human Sexuality
Interpersonal Relationships
Family Resource Management
Parent Education and Guidance
Family Law and Public Policy
Professional Ethics & Practice
Family Life Education Methodology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Baton Rouge, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

International students who have never attended a post-secondary education institution will apply as a freshman (first-year student), and must have the equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma with an academic average equivalent to a “B” (3.0 or better on the U.S. 4-point grading system)

Students must submit complete official records for the secondary level of education and are strongly encouraged to submit ACT or SAT scores. Students who have taken advanced-level exams, international baccalaureate higher-level exams, or other types of secondary education beyond the 12th year of schooling should submit the official certificates, transcripts, and course syllabi for possible advanced placement university credit.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

29148 USD / year

≈ 29148 USD / year
Out-of-State

29148 USD / year

≈ 29148 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12472 USD / year

≈ 12472 USD / year

Living costs

Baton Rouge

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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The major focuses broadly on:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Baton Rouge

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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