16 Child Development BA Degree Programs

What makes young people tick? What shapes and influences children’s development? How can the adults who work with children support them more effectively? BA (Honours) Childhood and Youth Studies is one of the UK’s fastest-growing academic disciplines. We’re a pioneer in this field and have developed this degree over the last two decades. 

Finish your degree online in the B.A. in Child Development at Concordia University, St. Paul to study the social, emotional, and physical development of children, infants, and toddlers and appropriate practices in early childhood education. Become a preschool teacher or daycare director in a program that addresses NAEYC standards.

Aspiring teachers can make a significant impact on a crucial stage in the lives of children and their families when they study for a B.A in Child and Family Development. Students will learn from expert faculty in early childhood development while receiving real-world experience to prepare them for a variety of career options in public and private schools, government agencies, nonprofit organizations and more. UNC Charlotte’s College of Education will prepare you to best optimize early-childhood education, which has substantial positive short- and long-term effects on the children and their families.

The Bachelor's in Child Development Elementary Education (Liberal Studies, B.A.) program is designed to prepare students for careers in teaching and child development, focusing on early childhood educ...

The Bachelor of Arts in Child Development is the newest program in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies. The program focuses on the intellectual, social, emotional, and biological development of children and the planning, design, and delivery of child life and child advocacy services. The program includes instruction in healthy child and adolescent development, parent-child relations, family structure, families and trauma, play therapy, environmental influences on child and adolescent development, and additional topics related to child advocacy and the child life profession. Students participate in practicum experiences in settings of their choice that deepen their learning experience and provide valuable networking opportunities.

The Bachelor's in Child Development & Family Relationships program provides students with comprehensive knowledge of child growth, development, and family dynamics. It covers theoretical foundations a...

The program in BA Children's Development and Learning is designed to give students a strong foundation in understanding how young children grow and learn. It covers key areas like child development st...

The Bachelor's in Child Development (B.A.) program offers students a comprehensive understanding of the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of children from infancy through adolesce...

The Child Development and Family Studies B.A. program prepares students to work with children and families in various settings. The curriculum includes foundational courses in child growth, developmen...

The aim of the program is to provide our students with a range of practical skills and theoretical tools in the area of Early Childhood Education and Care. The graduates will be able to plan and manage process-related pedagogical activities that support child-centred development and care of children from 3 years of age to 6. They acquire theoretical knowledge and can organize colourful and interesting activity programmes in kindergartens using up-to-date methods. The graduates transfer universal and national values to children as well as support differentiated child development, in cooperation with the family and in accord with the social environment.

UFV’s Bachelor in Child and Youth Care, with an optional specialization in Child Protection, prepares you to explore and address the issues that affect children, youth, families, and communities who are experiencing social and developmental challenges. Based on the values of social justice and inclusiveness to support people of all abilities, cultures and beliefs, the program equips you to meet the highest standards of practice and places you at the forefront of current trends in the field of child and youth care.

The online BA (Hons) in Childhood and Education Studies (top-up) is designed for students who already have a foundation in early childhood work or related qualifications. The program focuses on develo...

Converse’s Child and Family Studies major prepares you to work in various private and public organizations to improve the lives of children and families in their communities. The degree in Child and Family Studies provides students with the knowledge and experiences conducive to future employment in diverse settings, including social service agencies, pediatric healthcare settings, as well programs for young, mid-life and older adults.

This program prepares students to become licensed elementary school teachers who can teach grades 1 through 6. It combines coursework in childhood education with specialized training in bilingual educ...

The program focuses on understanding the experiences and development of children and young people. It covers a wide range of topics, including childhood theories, social issues, policies, and professi...