Child Development Studies

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Program TypeMajor
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Degrees OfferedB.A., B.S.
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SchoolLiffrig Family School of Education and Behavioral Sciences
Gain the professional and personal skills you need to positively impact the lives of children and families.
What You'll Learn

In child development studies, you’ll develop an essential understanding of human and child development. You’ll work closely with an advisor to create an interdisciplinary course of study suitable for your personal and professional goals that complements our core set of early childhood and development courses. The program pairs well with majors and minors in liberal arts, business, behavioral sciences, and health-related fields.
- Learn How to Collaborate Effectively
You’ll cultivate the knowledge and skills to collaborate with a variety of different agencies to support the development of a child.
- Strengthen Critical Thinking and Communication Skills
You’ll think critically about and clearly communicate critical components of child development and child development studies.
- Grow Professionally and Personally
Gain skills for both professional and personal growth in a curriculum firmly grounded in Christian, Catholic, and Benedictine values.
Program Information
Please visit our catalog for admission requirements and a full list of our courses.