Bachelor’s in Family Sciences – Child Development  

What Will You Study in Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science in Family Sciences – Child Development?

• Child growth from infancy through adolescence
• Community programs and resources that support families
• Ethical and legal issues related to children and families
• Family relationships and how they affect development
• Strategies for guiding behavior and encouraging resilience

Your studies can help you understand how children develop physically, emotionally, and socially within the context of family and community. These skills taught in this program are designed to help prepare you to serve others in professional settings where children’s needs come first. 

Potential Careers for B.S. in Family Sciences – Child Development Graduates 

• Child development specialist
• Community outreach coordinator
• Early childhood program coordinator
• Family advocate
• Nonprofit program support staff
• Youth program director  

Benefits of Pursuing Your Bachelor’s in Family Sciences – Child Development with Liberty University 

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked as Niche.com’s #2 Best College Campus in America for 2026 – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• Online undergraduate tuition rates have been frozen for the last 10 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university. 
• To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no additional cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!
• Courses are taught by experienced faculty who care about combining academic excellence with values-driven education.
• Online students have full access to Liberty’s Jerry Falwell Library, which includes thousands of digital journals, e-books, and academic databases.
• Liberty’s online community brings together students from across the globe, allowing you to experience diverse cultural perspectives while connecting through shared academic goals.
• You can take advantage of Logos Bible Software; a powerful tool used to encourage biblical growth and knowledge.

Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

• Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
• Reserve/National Guard
• Veterans/retirees
• Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
• Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits: 

• Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
• Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)
• 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
• Potential college credit for military training