B.S. Family Life Education-Child Development

Overview

The Child Development program provides students with a strong foundation on the growth and development of young children and the importance of parent education, play, and assessment when working with families. Curricula will prepare students for career opportunities by building competencies to work with children and their families. View a list of scholarships for this department.

Degree Sheet

to see the classes that make up the Child Development curriculum check out the degree sheet!

Career Opportunities

Not sure what to do with a degree in Child Development? Check out our career guide!

Explore Your Interests

Take advantage of these opportunities in the Metro which may spark your interest and even boost your resume.

• Oklahoma Child Care Resources & Referral Association: Go to http://www.oklahomachildcare.org/node/538 to learn more.
• Oklahoma Counseling Association: Go to http://www.oklahomacounseling.org/about.tcl to learn more and become a member.
• Oklahoma School Counselor’s Association: Go to http://www.okschoolcounselor.org/ to get connected to school Counselors across Oklahoma.

Change Your Major

Either complete a “Request to Change Major/Minor Form” OR meet with your advisor and he/she will change your major.