Bachelor of Science in Child & Family Studies
Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Program Details

You can delve into the factors that influence human development and behavior with the Bachelor of Science in Child & Family Studies from NSU. This online family and consumer science bachelor’s degree studies the relationships between people and their personal environments.

Through the online family and consumer science coursework, you focus on social work, nutrition, and consumer behavior. Other topics of study include:

  • Child development
  • Family systems theory
  • Parenting
  • Psychology

Students of this online family and consumer science program must declare a concentration in such areas as consumer services or child development and family relations. Students also undertake on-the-job training through an internship.

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100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

Northwestern State University of Louisiana is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

High School or Equivalent

Recommended GPA

2.25 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

ACT/SAT, ACCUPLACER

Application Requirements

Official High School Transcript/GED Score