Undergraduate Minor - Child Development

Not open to students pursuing a major in Human Development and Family Studies.

Minor Objectives

Upon successful completion of this minor, the student will be able to:

• Assess developmental changes and processes influencing child development.
• Identify scientific approaches and the application of research and theory to working with children.
• Examine socio-cultural and historic constructs related to child development.
• Interact with culturally diverse youth in family and societal settings.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and observation skills related to the study of child development.