Overview

The Child Development Specialist concentration of the Human Development and Family Science programme from Louisiana Tech University focuses on understanding children and their physical, cognitive, and social-emotional needs. The Child Life concentration is designed to provide a strong undergraduate foundation for students who will pursue internships to become eligible to be a certified child life specialist and work with children and families in medical settings.

The Family Science concentration provides students with the knowledge and skills needed for careers focused on helping individuals, couples, and families enhance their lives and build stronger relationships across the entire life course.

Career Opportunities:

Child Life Specialist

Early Childhood Educator

Certified Family Life Educator

Nonprofit Administrator

Children’s, Youth, and Family Minister

Cooperative Extension Agent

Gerontologist

Adoption Specialist

Case Manager

Child and Family Advocate

Child Welfare Specialist

Family Financial Advisor

Family Support Coordinator

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Parenting

Family Interpersonal Relationships

Culturally Competent Practice

Family Theory

Survey of Human Ecology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-12-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-03-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

100

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ruston, United States

Disciplines

Family & Consumer Science Developmental Psychology View 130 other Bachelors in Developmental Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

100

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the Online Application Form

2.5 GPA - converted to US grading scale by admissions coordinator

English Proficiency - you must have one of the following

High school curriculum taught in English

SAT - EBRW subscore of 500

English Accuplacer - score of 250

English proficiency test: TOEFL (iBT 79), IELTS (6.5), Duolingo (100)

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

15382 USD / year

≈ 15382 USD / year
Out-of-State

15382 USD / year

≈ 15382 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8016 USD / year

≈ 8016 USD / year

Living costs

Ruston

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.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Ruston

Funding

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