Family and Child Studies - Louisiana Tech University

Family and Child Studies from Louisiana Tech University is a Campus Bachelor Family studies degree that prepares you for a Human Services career. Mission Through excellence in teaching, research, and service, the School of Human Ecology prepares students to meet the changing needs of individuals, families, consumers, and communities. Consistent with the University and College, this mission is implemented through instruction, research, and service which involve: Implementing undergraduate and graduate curricula that reflect current trends from the rapidly changing and complex professional environments, that expand students' knowledge of the field, stimulate intellectual curiosity, cultivate original thought and expression, and enhance problem-solving skills. Contributing to current knowledge through research in the areas of family and child studies, merchandising and consumer studies, and nutrition and dietetics. Providing professional expertise to other professionals, the university community and the community-at-large. Family and Child Studies Career Opportunities Students completing the BS degree in Family and Child Studies will choose one or more of three concentrations: Applied Child Development , Child Life, or Family Science. All concentrations provide students with a broad background in child development and guidance, family dynamics, coping strategies, and interpersonal skills. Each concentration includes theory-based courses, application-based courses, and experiential education courses. The Applied Child Development concentration prepares students to work with children of all ages in a variety of settings. Graduates may find employment in social agencies, child care settings, and related programs. The Applied Child Development concentration is not a teacher certification program. The Child Life concentration prepares students to become child life specialists. After completing the BS degree in Family and Child Studies, graduates complete an internship and pass a national certification examination to become certified child life specialists. Child life specialists work primarily in the hospital setting, although some graduates have obtained jobs working with children in social and community agencies, bereavement programs, and early intervention programs. The Family Science concentration prepares students for a variety of human services positions, including community support services; counseling and youth agencies; law or public policy; and employee assistance programs. Many of the students completing this concentration enter graduate programs such as family and consumer sciences, social work, marriage and family therapy, gerontology and seminary. View more details on Louisiana Tech University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Family studies courses.