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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.
Engaging & Developing Louisiana's Leaders
Enacting positive change requires leadership. Level-up your leadership in the College of Human Sciences & Education.
Leadership Development Institute Global Leadership Graduate Minor Leadership Development Undergrad Minor School of Leadership & Human Resource Development Educational Leadership Online Program Office of Educational Research
PHD IN PK-12 EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
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.
Featured News
The School of Leadership & Human Resource Development hosted the Robert Noyce Research Experiences in STEM Settings (RESS) Launch Event on May 31, 2026, bringing together grant participants, LSU & Louisiana education leaders, program faculty, and invited guests to formally begin the next phase of an innovative National Science Foundation (NSF)-supported teacher development initiative.
The LSU College of Human Sciences & Education has appointed Judith Rhodes, PhD, LMSW, as Acting Associate Dean for CHSE Research Centers & Institutes.
When Joshua Smith received his acceptance letter to LSU Health Shreveport, he was in awe. The recent LSU graduate now had a clear path to become the person he was meant to be. That wasn't always the case.
Chio is the first Tiger in LSU history to score a perfect 10.00 at the NCAA gymnastics national championship. She finished her sophomore season with 13 perfect scores—the most by any LSU gymnast in a single season and the second most 10s in a single season by any NCAA gymnast since 2019. She accomplished these records while studying organic chemistry as part of her kinesiology major.
Jared Smith, LSU College of Human Sciences & Education alumni and physical education teacher at Gonzales Middle School, was named a semifinalist for Louisiana New Teacher of the Year. He graduated from LSU with a Bachelor of Science in kinesiology with a concentration in health and physical education in 2023 and a Master of Science in kinesiology with a concentration in behavioral, psychological and pedagogical sciences in 2025. We caught up with Jared to learn more about his time at LSU, journey to becoming a teacher and what success looks like in his classroom.
Paris Bickham, a recent graduate of the LSU College of Human Sciences & Education from Hammond, LA, has big plans to use her new Bachelors of Science in kinesiology to make healthcare in rural areas more accessible to patients. Bickham is a first-generation college graduate and will attend graduate school to become a physician assistant. Learn more about Bickham's time at LSU and her goals for the future as a rural healthcare provider.