Overview

The Family Sciences - Marriage and Family (Online) program offered by Liberty University combines psychology, sociology, and family studies to help prepare you for careers where compassion and relational skills are essential. As a student, you can engage with real-world issues such as parenting, crisis intervention, and family resource management while also reflecting on biblical principles that highlight the importance of care, respect, and commitment within families. 

Career Opportunities

When you choose Liberty for your BS in Family Sciences, you aren’t just earning a degree – you’re joining a community that values both academic excellence and spiritual growth. Our flexible, fully online format allows you to pursue your studies while balancing your commitments to work, family, or ministry.

At Liberty, our faculty teach from both professional experience and a Christian perspective. That means you can gain practical skills while also exploring how to approach sensitive family issues with compassion and integrity. From courses that explore ethical and legal challenges to a capstone class designed to help you see the practical applications of what you’ve studied, this program is built to help you step into roles that serve families and communities. 

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Family Sciences
Family Economic Decisions
Ethical and Legal Issues in Family Sciences
Internal Dynamics of Families
Childhood Development
Marriage and Family

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

8 different start dates each year.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Lynchburg, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
Admission application
Official high school transcripts
Official college transcripts (if applicable)
Admission essay
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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

12300 USD / year

≈ 12300 USD / year
Out-of-State

12300 USD / year

≈ 12300 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12300 USD / year

≈ 12300 USD / year

Additional Details

Part-time: $475 per credit

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Additional Details

Funding

Scholarships Information

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