1. Portland State University
  2. Program
  3. Bachelors
  4. BS Child, Youth, And Family Studies

BS Child, Youth, And Family Studies

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Portland State University

Program Overview

Child, Youth, and Family Studies is an interdisciplinary blend of liberal arts education and professional preparation for those planning careers with children, youth, and families. Students learn to situate children and young people in current and historical social, political, and cultural contexts while developing the skills to practice effectively in youth work, education, social work, hospital, child welfare, early childhood, and other settings centering children, youth, and families.

Program Key Stats

$$34 599
$$34 599
$ 60

Aug Intake : 27th JulJan Intake : 5th Mar


91 %

Eligibility Criteria

BBC - BCC
2 - 2.8
22 - 26
65 - 70

1020 - 1200
6.5
79

Additional Information & Requirements

Have completed secondary school or high school, Education must be equivalent to United States secondary school or high school education, have a cumulative grade point average GPA of at least 2.5 when converted to the U.S. 4.0 grading scale, Submit Your Application, submit high school transcripts, grades and other relevant academic records along with your graduation certificate, English Language requirement:TOEFL IBT: minimum overall score of 71; minimum subscore of 15 in reading and writing, Academic IELTS:6.0 overall; minimum 6.0 in reading and writing, Academic PTE: 53 overall, SAT: 560 or above in the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section, DET Duolingo English Test: 110 or above

Career Options

  • Juvenile Outreach Specialist
  • Youth Advocate
  • Site Supervisor
  • Program Coordinator/Family Care Coordinator
  • Case Manager
  • Certified Peer Counselor (Youth Or Parent)
  • Chemical Dependency Professional
  • Family Support Specialist
  • Mental Health Therapist
  • Outpatient Therapist
  • Prevention Coordinator
  • Program Manager
  • Women's Advocate

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