GET YOUR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT & FAMILY RELATIONS
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Child Development and Family Relations is a non-teaching major that prepares students to pursue careers in areas such as but not limited to research, evaluation, children's programming, children's advocate and parent-child education. Other career options for individuals completing this degree include managing an in-home childcare center, early childhood director, curriculum developer, and corporate advisor for in-hours child care facilities.
The baccalaureate degree program in this instructional area prepares students to direct or teach in pre-school programs or work in family service agencies. The program is 120 credit hours and includes several internships to ensure students are prepared to accept roles as child development specialists or administrators.
REQUIRED CLASSES INCLUDE:
CDF 101 Introduction to Early Childhood Education CDF 102 Family Development CDF 203 Child Development I CDF 204 Child Development II CDF 206 Music, Games & Creative Experiences for Young Children CDF 305 Materials and Methods in Early Childhood Education CDF 315 Child Guidance CDF 316 Teachers Role in Family and School Relations CDF 407 Advanced Practicum in Early Childhood Programs I CDF 408 Advanced Practicum in Early Childhood Programs II CDF 409 Organization and Administration of Early Childhood Education Programs CDF 420 Parent Education