Bachelor in Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences (Bachelor's)

At Bridgewater College, tuition is Tuition for in-state students is $8,250 per year; out-of-state tuition is $24,750 per year..

This major focuses on human development across the lifespan and the role of families, communities, and culture in shaping individual growth. Students study cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development from childhood through older adulthood. The programme includes applied learning through practica and a senior capstone research project. It prepares students for careers in human services, education, and counseling with a focus on real-world impact.

Focus areas include child and adolescent development, family dynamics, aging and gerontology, family resource management, family law and public policy, parent and child relations.

The programme requires 120 credits, including core courses in human development, family science, research methods, and ethics. Students complete a senior capstone course and participate in practica tailored to career goals.

Graduates enter roles such as family life educator, youth program coordinator, case manager, early childhood educator, community outreach coordinator, and human services specialist.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Submit official transcripts and a personal statement as part of the application.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 91% of applicants.

Bridgewater College brings together campus resources, residence life, dining and opportunities to meet professors and classmates in Bridgewater, Virginia. Students can take part in campus events, attend Eagles games and become part of what the college calls the BC family. The college also connects with the wider Shenandoah Valley, including nearby communities such as Fishersville.

Academic options include 60 majors and minors alongside four graduate programs. Coursework is designed to connect ideas across classes, helping students relate one subject to another. Graduate students work closely with classmates and professors while focusing deeply on their chosen subject. Recent college activity includes summer research on how artificial intelligence affects player experiences in party games, as well as programmes in music education represented by graduates working in nearby schools.

Bridgewater offers a private college education with a public college price and has lowered tuition while making costs more transparent. All first-year, full-time students receive financial assistance. International students should review the available undergraduate and graduate programmes, consider how campus living and student resources fit their needs, and plan carefully for the cost of attendance. The college provides opportunities to tour campus, speak with current students, meet professors and eat in the dining hall, giving prospective students a direct introduction to daily life before enrolling.