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

The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission (LHSC) has awarded LSU's Social Research & Evaluation Center (SREC) a $249,000 grant to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of Louisiana's DWI court system. This one-year initiative aims to strengthen court operations, reduce repeat DWI offenses, and enhance roadway safety across the state.

Poole, who earned a Master of Arts degree in educational leadership & research in 2012, currently serves as Assistant Athletic Director of Sport Psychology & Counseling for LSU Athletics.

After being named to the Baton Rouge Business Report's 2025 40 Under 40, University Laboratory School Director Rob Lyles describes his journey from ULS student to director and his vision for the future of the school.

Announcing the Distinguished Graduates of the CHSE Class of December 2025

SIS Assistant Professor Kristina Shiroma's new IMLS grant will help advance understanding of rural librarianship across Louisiana while creating a collaborative network for library professionals. The three-year project takes an asset-based approach to showcasing the value of rural libraries.

LSU Lutrill & Pearl Payne School of Education faculty Margaret-Mary Sulentic Dowell presented multiple sessions of her original research at the annual University Council of Educational Administration National Conference.