195 Child Development Degree Programs

The Bachelor of Science in Family and Child Studies is designed to prepare students for various roles that support families, children, and communities. The program covers key areas such as child devel...

The Birth-Kindergarten Interdisciplinary Studies in Education and Development M.Ed. program is designed to prepare educators and professionals who work with young children from birth through kindergar...

ENMU's early care and education program will help you develop the skills you need to have a successful career working with young children, especially in child care.

The Master's in Child Life program is designed to prepare students to support children and their families during illness, injury, and hospitalization through specialized psychosocial care. The curricu...

The BSc Nursing Studies (Child) program is designed to prepare students for a career in pediatric nursing. It focuses on developing practical skills and essential knowledge needed to care for children...

Students will learn about child development, demonstrate an understanding of developmentally appropriate practices, and implement curricula in field experiences. IVCC’s ECE program is a NAEYC-Accredited and Gateways-Entitled institution. Graduates of the program are highly sought after by area employers.

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.

This program aims to provide students with supplementary training focusing on early childhood development and education.

The Bachelor of Science in Child, Youth, and Family Studies provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the developmental, social, and emotional aspects of children and families. The progr...

The Child and Family Studies BA at the University of Leeds is a four-year part-time course tailored for individuals working with children, young people, and families. This programme is designed to enh...

The three-year Child and Youth Care Ontario College Advanced Diploma program prepares you to support vulnerable children, youth, and families with complex needs. Learn a wide range of prevention and intervention strategies that foster positive change and healthy development. Assess the strengths and needs of young people and families and develop interventions to meet those needs. Apply the principles of relational practice, life space engagement, and anti-oppressive practice while working with children, youth, and families. In classes, you learn practical and theoretical concepts and then apply them in field placements.

The Master of Arts in Child Language program is designed to prepare students for careers in assessing, treating, and researching communication issues in children. It offers coursework that covers chil...

This vocational training program prepares future early childhood workers and educators to work with children with disabilities and special needs in public and private early intervention, special education and educational settings that serve typical and atypical developing young children and their families. Students are taught practical skills in early intervention and early childhood special education from a culturally responsive perspective. Students learn to integrate early intervention/special education practices and apply them to teaching young children with special needs. Certificate requirements include student participation in field experiences with community-based, inclusive educational programs. The Certificate of Achievement-Advancement prepares students for two career paths: early intervention assistant and early childhood teacher. It is the equivalent of the Teacher level permit on the California Child Development Matrix. The Teacher level permit also requires 24 quarter units (equivalent of 16 semester units) of General Education courses.

The MSc in Child, Youth and Family Studies offers a comprehensive program designed to help students deeply understand the developmental, psychological, and social factors that influence children, yout...

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.