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 diverse. 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

Joshua A. Ellis has received a $100K grant from NSF that is equipping STEM teachers with skills to teach more effectively in high-need schools.

Amanda Benson, PhD, LAT, ATC, from LSU Kinesiology, was honored with the Bob and Lynn Caruthers Service Award by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).

LAA+ at LSU enables schools to integrate arts education into their curriculum. Learn more about this innovative arts education program and the 2025/2026 application.

LSU, represented by two teams, attended the 2024 LASHRM Case Competition. The teams were made up of students from the School of Leadership and Human Resource Development and the Rucks School of Management. At the conclusion of the event, one LSU team landed 2nd place in the state-wide event.

LSU HARC received a second round of funding to continue their work in training dementia care workers in rural areas. Learn more about the group's efforts and hopes for the project.

Brian Irving, PhD, was selected as one of the 100 members of the first ever cohort of Meauxmentum Scholars, an initiative started by the Louisiana Board of Regents. Learn more about his selection and plans for the cohort's future.