Degrees and Programs
- Bachelor of Arts in Child Development
- Bachelor of Arts in Child Development–Transfer Waiver for students with AA/AS/AA-T/AS-T in Child Development
- Concentration in Child Development for Liberal Studies majors
- Minor in Child Development
- Master of Arts in Child Development
- Child Development Graduate Certificate
Discover what you can learn and where a child development major can take you.
Child development is a diversified, multidisciplinary field. The main focus is on the changes in physical-motor, cognitive, language and social-emotional development of the child from birth to adolescence. Child development encompasses both the study of scientific principles of development and the application of these principles to children’s education and welfare.
Interests
- Working with children
- Early and middle childhood development
- Curriculum planning
- Social services
- Owning and administering an early childhood center
Learn
- Developmental theories and domains
- Contemporary issues
- Research methods
- Legal/ethical issues
- Developmentally appropriate practices
- Focus on early childhood, middle childhood or social services
Go!
- Infant/toddler and preschool teachers and administrators
- Curriculum specialists
- After-school program coordinators
- Early intervention specialists
- Foster care and adoption caseworkers
"True inspiration is experiencing a child’s enthusiasm after an accomplishment and realizing you helped make the difference."
Lesli Fragoso
Child Development Student
Career Opportunities
Child development majors can pursue careers in areas such as:
- Infant, toddler, or preschool centers
- Elementary schools
- School districts
- County offices of education
- Social service agencies
- Child and family community programs
- Hospitals
Updated: May 13, 2025