Overview

The mission of the Division of Family and Consumer Sciences is to improve the well-being of individuals, families and communities through quality teaching; scholarly activity that is relevant to the State’s constituents and the nation; and outreach locally, nationally, and globally. The Division uses an integrative approach to teaching, research, and service to accomplish this mission.

Concentrations

Southern University and A&M College offers one Bachelor of Science with three concentrations:

Apparel Merchandising and Textiles

Child Development

Human Nutrition and Food

There is also a post-baccalaureate Dietetic Internship offered in the Division of Family & Consumer Sciences.

Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate foundation knowledge and skills in their Family and Consumer Science program area.

Students will demonstrate the ability to engage in research aimed at improving the quality of life.
Students will demonstrate leadership ability in their program activities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Textiles
Global Trends in Apparel Buymanship
Apparel Marketing and Analysis
Nutrition, Health and Wellness
Statistics
Sociology
Calculus

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00

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

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A score of 500 or above on the TOEFL
Official High School Transcript
Official /Original West African Examination Scores for students of West Africa
Current NOTARIZED Affidavit of Financial Support Original
Copy of Immunization Form
Copy of your resident card
Letter of Good Conduct
A minimum score of 500 on the TOEFL or a score of 5 on the IELTS
High School GPA of 2.5 or better

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

9958 USD / year

≈ 9958 USD / year
Out-of-State

9958 USD / year

≈ 9958 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9958 USD / year

≈ 9958 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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Concentrations

Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Baton Rouge

Funding

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