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

For 135 years, Lipscomb University has prepared learners for purposeful lives through rigorous academics and transformative experiences. Its Christ-centered mission brings faith into education, with a focus on intellectual curiosity, character, leadership and service. Students can choose from more than 200 programs of study, with academic opportunities spanning areas such as business, nutrition and dietetics, natural sciences, engineering, film, music, animation, graphic design and fashion.

Professional preparation is closely connected to the Nashville setting. Many majors require internships, and students in the College of Business have worked with companies including HCA, Philips, Schneider Electric and Tractor Supply Company. Faculty-student partnerships include natural-science research through the Ward Summer Research Fellowship and creative projects through CEA Studios. Service-learning, volunteer work and international mission teams give students additional ways to apply their studies.

The campus is in Green Hills, a neighborhood a few miles from downtown Nashville, with restaurants, shopping and green space nearby. Students can engage with the city through internships, service-learning and volunteer opportunities, while accessing its employers, professional sports, museums, parks, nature and restaurants. Nashville International Airport is minutes from campus and served by major airlines. International students should expect a supportive, faith-integrated community and a learning experience that combines classroom study with practical involvement in the city.

This programme focuses on the scientific study of families and close interpersonal relationships across the lifespan. Students learn to apply evidence-based practices to strengthen family systems and prevent issues before they arise. The curriculum emphasizes real-world application through a required 190-hour practicum with local and international organizations. Graduates are prepared for careers in family services, mental health, education, and community support programs.

Focus areas include Family Science, Child and Family Services, Children and Family Spiritual Formation, Mental Health Professions, Family Life Education, Family Policy and Advocacy.

The programme requires a total of 120 credits, including core Family Science courses, concentration-specific coursework, and a 190-hour practicum. Students complete all requirements within the standard four-year full-time format.

Graduates enter roles such as family life educators, child and family service coordinators, mental health professionals, and youth development specialists in community and faith-based organizations.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Submission of official transcripts and a completed application form is necessary.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year duration. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 67% of applicants.