A safe and happy home life is essential in the growth of a child. In this program, students will develop specialized skills to help families create the environment a child needs for healthy development.
This program explores the normal developmental stages of children and families. Students will study current research and take courses in human development and behavior, parent-child relationships, nutrition, and other topics. Depending on their career goals, students could also explore the needs of families experiencing domestic violence, substance abuse, illness, death, or mental health issues.
Much of the student's education will take place in real-world settings, such as the Child Development Laboratory, where they will observe and document children playing and interacting, create stimulating learning environments and meet with parents to discuss the progress of their children.
