B.S. in Family Sciences – General

What Will You Study in Liberty University’s B.S. in Family Sciences – General Program?

• Ethical and legal issues in family sciences
• Financial management for families
• Ways to address behavioral challenges in children

This program provides an in-depth look at topics such as child development; methods for developing, implementing, and evaluating family life programs; and various factors that can either strengthen or weaken family relationships. Within the general specialization, you can mix and match a variety of elective options to carve a degree path that matches your passions and goals. Your studies will culminate in a capstone course that can help equip you for your next step – whether you’re looking to pursue new career opportunities or prepare for graduate school.

Potential Careers for B.S. in Family Sciences – General Degree Program Graduates

• Community outreach coordinator
• Family advocate
• Family program coordinator
• Human services professional
• Nonprofit program coordinator

Benefits of Pursuing Your B.S. in Family Sciences – General 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!
• Study under professors who possess not only academic expertise but also years of practical, hands-on experience.
• Further your education without putting your life on hold by pursuing our 100% online family sciences degree program.

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