Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Child Development

This program major is an interdisciplinary field of study that examines the growth and development of children in their social contexts. The Child Development major is a flexible plan of study designed to prepare students for a wide variety of careers in human and service settings working with children and families. It may also be used as preparatory training for graduate studies in child developmental and professional programs in health- and counseling-related fields. Students who take this major cannot minor in Child Development or double major in Family Studies. The child development program at CMU explores the growth and development of children from birth through adolescence in the context of families and communities. As an applied professional program, students are prepared to work with children and youth in a variety of settings immediately after graduation or are prepared for graduate level licensures and certification programs in both health and counseling related fields.