College of Human Sciences & Education

 

We are CHANGEMAKERS. Are you?

We are on a mission, and we need your help. Here, we impact lives.

In our ever-changing world, every interaction is a chance to make an impact. In CHSE, we are not side-line sitters; we are heart changers and we leave an imprint – not a light one, but one that alters the landscape, challenges minds, forges new futures and reimagines the status quo.

Whether we’re educating the next generation, counseling a family, training physically, organizing big data, or leading organizations…we impact lives. So, we’re calling on you to join us. Someone out there needs you. Answer the call.

GEAUX CHANGE LIVES

OUR PROGRAMS

From Kinesiology to Information Studies, our programs are impactful. Whether your goal is to enhance student learning, promote health and wellness, help strengthen families, heal and care for people, or develop better workplaces, the College of Human Sciences & Education has a degree program for you.

A Journey Across the Lifespan

192+

CHSE graduates are employed in K12 education

- -2022/23 graduating student survey

33%

CHSE graduates are continuing their education with advanced degrees in physical therapy, social work, medical school, law, nursing, and sport administration

- -2022/23 graduating student survey

Endless opportunities.

This is your time. Your success at LSU - and after you graduate - is our top priority.

The College of Human Sciences & Education knows that some of the most important lessons happen outside of the classroom – when you apply your knowledge in real settings helping real people and organizations. We have built-in internships in every major. Want to study abroad? Our faculty are passionate about creating experiences in Thailand, England, and Italy to enhance your studies and expose you to global ideas.

CHSE Student Success

Research with impact.

Our research spans the entire lifespan.

The college is home to four centers and institutes – the Early Childhood Education Institute, Healthy Aging Research Center, Leadership Development Institute, and Social Research & Evaluation Center which was recently named a Louisiana Board of Regents Center of Research Excellence.

See how our research makes positive impacts for communities

Featured News

LSU Lutrill & Pearl Payne School of Education dives deeper into its dual degree certification program, where education students can become certified to teach both general and special education for grades 1-5.

Curriculum Theory Project is a community of scholars and students researching the role education plays in society. Here is a compilation of upcoming events for 2025.

The group's pilot study will investigate how motor difficulties impact social interactions for autistic children using virtual reality, motion tracking and neural activity measurements.

LSU School of Information Studies appoints Wendy McLain as Program Leader for its Records & Information Management Certification, a fully online program designed to meet the rising demand for skilled information professionals. With decades of industry expertise, McLain is set to enhance student success and career advancement in records management, information governance, and digital asset management.

The LSU Early Childhood Education Laboratory Preschool is proud to announce that Demika Gilmore, BS, has been selected as one of the five finalists for the Early Childhood Educator of the Year award. This prestigious recognition highlights her dedication, passion, and exceptional contributions to early childhood education.

As a continuation of the LSU Day of Dialogue, the LSU Rural Education Initiative hosted high school juniors and seniors from the Tunica Biloxi Tribe and Houma Nation for an informative on-campus tour.