Program Description
This theoretical and practical training offers an approach to understanding children, childhood and youth that includes: diversity, inequality, exceptionalities, families, cultures, social worlds, schools, peers, communities, popular and media culture, and international issues that span the globe. This wide-ranging knowledge base opens up doors to working with young people in a variety of capacities. The department has been offering undergraduate degrees since 1993, an MA program since 2000 and a PhD program since 2016.
The faculty includes many nationally and internationally recognized scholars who work to high standards for teaching and research. The staff work closely with them to guide students through their programs. Experiential learning opportunities are offered in Years 2, 3, and 4 of the program with a required experiential course in Year 2.
