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Human Environmental Studies with the Child Development option (B.S.) 50 hours (No minor required).

  • Child Development option – The study of child development encompasses the human life span from conception through adolescence.  The purpose of this program is to prepare individuals for education and service careers working with children, families and allied professionals. 
     

Minors


Child Life Services (21 hours)

  • This minor enables individuals to acquire specialized knowledge of the unique needs of children - birth through adolescence - in healthcare settings.  A minor in child life services can complement and strengthen a number of majors, including:
    • Psychology
    • Nursing
    • Health Promotion
    • Social Work
    • Child Development
    • Education

Child Studies (18 hours)

  • This minor enables individuals to gain a focused understanding of child development, strengthening skills in allied careers.  (This minor is not applicable as a minor with the Bachelor of Science degree in Human Environmental Studies with Child Development option.)  A minor in child studies provides a specialized background that is compatible with majors in:
    • Nursing
    • Recreation
    • Social Work
    • Psychology
    • Business
    • Criminal Justice
    • Medicine
    • Education
    • Human Environmental Studies

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