Child Development Major

Description: A program that focuses on the intellectual, social, emotional, and biological development of children and the planning and design of related human services. Includes instruction in parent-child relations, parenting practices, special needs of children, parental and environmental influences on child development, external support services, and related public policy issues. Is Child Development the right major for you?
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Child Development Major

What Courses Do Child Development Majors Take?

The required and elective courses you would take for Child Development majors vary considerably among institutions. Courses are listed here that are illustrative of the breadth of topics you are likely to experience were you to major in this field.

  • Education
  • Ethics
  • Psychology
  • Special Education