The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences teaches students the values, knowledge and skills necessary to be proactive in strengthening the contemporary family. The goal of Family and Consumer Sciences is to enable individuals and families to function as healthy units in the larger society.
A variety of challenging, profitable, and exciting career opportunities are available to graduates from the program, including interior design, human development, food and nutrition and clothing.
Family and Child development.
Sampling of program courses:
Fashion and interiors.
Sampling of program courses:
Family and Consumer sciences.
Sampling of program courses:
Teacher licensure
Teacher Licensure Majors will be prepared to teach the following subjects at the middle and high school level:
Each university in the Unites States of America sets its own admission standards so there isn't the same criteria for all the students and the university can decide which applicants meet those standards. The fee for each application is between $35 to $100.
After the selections of the universities you want to attend, the best of all would be to contact each university for an application form and more admission information for the international students. Moreover, for a graduate or postgraduate program it's necessary to verify the admission requirements. Some programs require that you send your application directly to their department.
Admissions decisions are based on students's academic record and different test scores, such as TOEFL, the SAT or ACT (for undergraduate programs) and GRE or GMAT (for graduate programs). Admission decision is based on your academic results and motivation.
The following documents are required in order to be eligible for admission to Liberty University:
Complete International Application (online) OR (printable)
Affidavit of Financial Support
High school transcripts or a secondary education completion certificate with a graduation date plus examination results. *Applicants whose final high school transcript is not in English must submit both an official transcript from their educational institution along with an official English translation of the transcript. Applicants may also be required to submit their high school transcripts to an accredited credential evaluation service.
College transcripts (if any). *Any college transcript from an educational institution outside of the US must be officially translated into English and submitted to a credential evaluation service accredited by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at naces.org.
Test of English Proficiency: If English is not your primary language submit one of the following tests:
Send Admissions Essay
Pay your $250 Confirmation Deposit
Pay online: Online Confirmation Deposit
Pay by phone: Call the Admissions Office at 1-800-543-5317 to make a phone payment (Mon-Fri 8am-9pm and Sat 10am-6pm ET)
*Additional items needed when transferring from another school within the U.S.:
Transfer Eligibility Form
A copy of current I-94 (front and back)
A copy of current I-20 (first and third pages)
Pay SEVIS Fee
Apply for VISA (Very Important Tips on Applying for Your Student Visa)
Claim your ASIST Account: Go to www.liberty.edu > myLU Sign-in > Claim New Account. (Please use your primary phone number as indicated on your application).
Complete Financial Check-In
Review International Student Housing information
Complete the online Math and English Assessment tests.
Register for Courses - you must register for at least 12 credit hours
Complete Online Health Form (Must have TB test taken within 6 months of arrival.)
Review the Health Insurance Information
Submit your picture for your Flames Pass (this serves as your student ID). Review the Flames Pass photo requirements.
Email your counselor notification of your travel arrangements in order to be picked up at the Lynchburg airport, bus, or train station.
If you have not already, arrange to have your Final and Official High School and College (if you attended) Transcripts sent to the International Admissions Office for admissions purposes.
Attend International Student Orientation
Financial assistance in the form of scholarships and awards is available for international students. Once a student completes his application file, he will be automatically considered for any qualifying scholarships and awards.
Undergraduate students are eligible for the following scholarships:
Graduate, ELI, and WSB students are not eligible for scholarships from the Office of International Student Services. Please ask your Admissions Counselor if you have questions.
International students are eligible for loans only if they have a US Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident willing to "co-sign" for the loan. Generally this will need to be someone close to the student as it involves responsibility for the loan in the case that a student cannot pay.
International Private Loan Options
All available scholarships for first-time students are awarded prior to arrival. There are no additional international scholarships available after arrival. The scholarship amount shown on your I-20 will not be adjusted after arrival during the first year.
However, students who do well academically may be eligible for an Honors scholarship. This scholarship has very high requirements and students will have to take more challenging courses to retain it. Students may also try out for an athletic scholarship. Finally, students who are responsible may apply to be a Student Life Director or a Resident Assistant in their junior or senior year. Both of these positions come with scholarships.
It is very important to note that scholarships do not increase after arrival. Students will need sponsorship for all four years!
On-campus employment is available to international students who have a U.S. Social Security Number. However, student worker jobs are limited, and students cannot be guaranteed employment. Students who obtain a campus job can expect to earn approximately $1,500 per semester by working 18 hours per week. Campus jobs are often difficult to find.
Off-campus employment is not available to international students during the first year of school. Off-campus employment is available only to students who receive special work authorization from the U.S. government and only under special circumstances.
Students cannot earn enough money to pay their school bill. This is why it is very important that the student's sponsorship lasts for four years. Please remember that the F-1 visa is given for the purpose of study. Work as an F-1 is a privilege, not a right, and opportunities to do so are available on a very limited basis.
