B.S. in Child, Family, and Consumer Studies: Child and Youth Development 48 months Undergraduate Programme By University of Idaho |TopUniversities

B.S. in Child, Family, and Consumer Studies: Child and Youth Development

Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Main Subject Area

SociologyMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Help create a happy home A safe and happy home life is essential in the growth of a child. In this program, you will develop the specialized skills to help families create the environment a child needs for healthy development. This program explores normal developmental stages of children and families. You will study current research and take courses in human development and behavior, parent-child relationships, nutrition, and other topics. Depending on your career goals, you could also explore the needs of families experiencing domestic violence, substance abuse, illness, death or mental health issues. Much of your education will take place in real-world settings, such as the Child Development Laboratory, where you will observe and document children playing and interacting, create stimulating learning environments, and meet with parents to discuss the progress of their children. The Child and Youth Development option allows students to develop individualized programs to meet personal and career goals. Careers include opportunities to provide direct services to children and families through teaching or child care, to fill advocacy roles, or to be involved with parent is program could be a good fit if you: Enjoy working with children, the elderly or other special-needs groups Want to help others and contribute to healthy families Are involved in your community Work well with other people Have strong communication skills Career outcomes: With this degree, you could become a/an: Program coordinator Family or child advocate Child life specialist Director of early child care program Child care provider

Programme overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Help create a happy home A safe and happy home life is essential in the growth of a child. In this program, you will develop the specialized skills to help families create the environment a child needs for healthy development. This program explores normal developmental stages of children and families. You will study current research and take courses in human development and behavior, parent-child relationships, nutrition, and other topics. Depending on your career goals, you could also explore the needs of families experiencing domestic violence, substance abuse, illness, death or mental health issues. Much of your education will take place in real-world settings, such as the Child Development Laboratory, where you will observe and document children playing and interacting, create stimulating learning environments, and meet with parents to discuss the progress of their children. The Child and Youth Development option allows students to develop individualized programs to meet personal and career goals. Careers include opportunities to provide direct services to children and families through teaching or child care, to fill advocacy roles, or to be involved with parent is program could be a good fit if you: Enjoy working with children, the elderly or other special-needs groups Want to help others and contribute to healthy families Are involved in your community Work well with other people Have strong communication skills Career outcomes: With this degree, you could become a/an: Program coordinator Family or child advocate Child life specialist Director of early child care program Child care provider

Admission Requirements

6+
Applicants must have a 2.5 on a 4.0 GPA scale is required from secondary school. Students must meet criteria for admission to university level study in home country. Other English Language Requirements accepted: TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) minimum score of 525 on the paper test; Completion of the University of Idaho American Language and Culture Program (ALCP); SAT critical reading minimum score of 500; Completion from Lewis-Clark State College Institute of Intensive English Bridge Program; Pearson (PTE) Academic score of 48; ELS Language Centers, pass of Level 112; Cambridge CAE (Certificate of Advanced English), pass; Cambridge CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English), pass; Cambridge International "O" Levels, pass; MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery) score of 74.

48 Months
Jan-2000

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