Child Development Concentration
The Child Development concentration is an excellent option for students interested in the holistic study of children’s development from conception through emerging young adulthood, for application in early childhood, nonprofit, ministry, healthcare, and other institutional settings.
Requirements for a Child Development Concentration in Child and Family Studies (BS)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CFS 3324 | Children and Families with Special Needs | 3 |
| CFS 3358 | Infant and Toddler Development | 3 |
| CFS 3368 | Theory and Principles of Play | 3 |
| CFS 4363 | Middle Childhood and Adolescent Development | 3 |
| Required Courses in Other Fields | ||
| Select 12 hrs. from the following: | 12 | |
| Learning and Development | ||
| Children's Literature | ||
| Young People's Literature | ||
| Maternal and Infant Health | ||
| Human Sexuality 1 | ||
| Professional Electives | 15 | |
| Select one of the following options: | ||
| OPTION 1: Minor | ||
| Complete a minor. (See advisor for suggestions.) 2 | ||
| OPTION 2: Restricted Electives | ||
| Select an additional 15 hrs. from the following prefixes: | ||
CFS, CSS, EDP, HED, LS, MH, MST, PUBH, PSY, REL, SOC, SWO | ||
| Additional Requirements | ||
| A grade of C or better in Human Sciences and Design Courses (ADM, CFS, HSD, ID, and NUTR prefixes), Required Courses in Other Fields, and all Professional Electives used for the major. | ||
| Total Hours | 39 | |
- 1
Students pursuing the Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) credential through the National Council on Family Relations must take PUBH 4321 Human Sexuality.
- 2
No more than one course in the minor can count for any other area in the major or degree requirements. See individual minors for course and grade requirements. General electives hours may be required to complete some minors.