Overview

The Child, Youth, and Family Studies BA program from Portland State University is for students interested in improving the lives of children, youth, and families. Whether you are a returning student with years of experience, an activist fighting for justice and equity, or a curious undergrad still exploring your options, CYFS will put you on the path to a career with children and young people.

Students learn to situate children and young people in current and historical social, political, and cultural contexts while developing the skills to practice effectively in youth work, education, social work, hospital, child welfare, early childhood, and other settings centering children, youth, and families.

You will experience a cutting-edge curriculum that promotes justice and equity as you build the skills to work effectively with children, youth, and families. Our program welcomes non-traditional students and embraces the wisdom you bring to the classroom. Our articulation agreements with 11 Oregon community colleges help us support you on your pathway to a bachelor’s degree. Our flexibility allows us to incorporate the needs of our students as full people. We will work together with you to design a schedule and curriculum that turns your dreams into real-world impact.

Career opportunities:

You can go in many different directions with a degree in Child, Youth, and Family Studies. Our innovative interdisciplinary program will equip you with a blend of professional preparation and academic rigor.

Through 300 hours of hands-on practicum experience, you will develop both practical professional skills and build relationships with education and social service professionals that will help you achieve your career goals. With a CYFS degree, you join a long list of other values-driven change agents including:

Early childhood educators
Elementary and secondary educators
Special educators
Human services professionals, case managers, and counselors
Outreach workers
Residential care treatment providers
Child welfare workers
Child Life specialists
Disability advocates

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional Self: Ways of Knowing

Professional Self: Critical Thinking

Professional Self: Identity

Professional Self: Integration

Practicum

Youth and Youth Work

Working with Diverse Families

Queer Families

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-03-05 00:00:00
Starting 2024-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Disciplines

Family & Consumer Science Early Childhood Education Childhood Studies View 123 other Bachelors in Childhood Studies in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

You must have a cumulative (overall) grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.5 when converted to the U.S. 4.0 grading scale.
Meet the English Language Proficiency Requirement. You may be admitted to Portland State University and an Intensive English Language Program (IELP) pathway if you do not meet PSU's English Language Proficiency Requirement. Learn more about PSU’s English language programs.

Tuition Fee

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International

32019 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32019 USD per year during 48 months.
National

32019 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32019 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

11859 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11859 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Portland

1271 - 2262 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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