Child Development Minor

Enhance your skills working with young children with the Child Development minor.

This program covers child growth, development, and behavior. Students learn about designing and implementing programs for children and families.

Graduates can work in a variety of roles, such as teachers, program coordinators, and family advocates.

Unique class topics in the Child Development minor:

• Lifespan Human Development: Explore the stages of human development from infancy through adulthood, examining physical, cognitive, and socioemotional milestones and factors influencing growth and maturation.
• Interacting with Children: Develop practical skills and strategies for effective communication and interaction with children, emphasizing principles of child development, positive reinforcement, and age-appropriate engagement.
• Practicum in Early Childhood: Apply theoretical knowledge and instructional techniques in a supervised early childhood setting, gaining hands-on experience in facilitating learning activities, observing child behavior, and supporting children's development.
• Development of the Child: Birth Through Age Eight: Delve into the comprehensive study of child development from birth to age eight, analyzing developmental theories, milestones, and best practices in early childhood education and care.