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Be an advocate for kids. With your Bachelor of Arts in Child Development earned online from Ashford University, you will study the stages of development from infancy through adolescence.

More parents are returning to work after having children, so the demand for childcare jobs continues to grow. With this degree, you may seek opportunities in social work, childcare, or special education. Learn how families and communities impact children's growth. Your online courses include a wide variety of topics, from language acquisition to behavior and the critical role of play in children's education. This unique degree demonstrates your competence and ability in working with children. Cultivate your understanding of children with your Bachelor of Arts in Child Development.

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Walden University's B.S. in Child Development is a non-licensure, online bachelor's program that draws on the latest research in child development and education, features insights and advice from national experts, and provides video segments that take you into early care and education settings around the country. You'll learn about the theories, skills, and knowledge needed to work successfully with children and their families in a variety of settings and roles.

Concentrations

• General
• Child and Adolescent Studies
• Dual Concentration (Preschool and Infant/Toddler)
• Family Health and Wellness
• Infant/Toddler
• Preschool
• Psychology

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Walden University's B.S. in Child Development is a non-licensure, online bachelor's program that draws on the latest research in child development and education, features insights and advice from national experts, and provides video segments that take you into early care and education settings around the country. You'll learn about the theories, skills, and knowledge needed to work successfully with children and their families in a variety of settings and roles.

Concentrations

• General
• Child and Adolescent Studies
• Dual Concentration (Preschool and Infant/Toddler)
• Family Health and Wellness
• Infant/Toddler
• Preschool
• Psychology

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Walden University's B.S. in Child Development is a non-licensure, online bachelor's program that draws on the latest research in child development and education, features insights and advice from national experts, and provides video segments that take you into early care and education settings around the country. You'll learn about the theories, skills, and knowledge needed to work successfully with children and their families in a variety of settings and roles.

Concentrations

• General
• Child and Adolescent Studies
• Dual Concentration (Preschool and Infant/Toddler)
• Family Health and Wellness
• Infant/Toddler
• Preschool
• Psychology

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Walden University's B.S. in Child Development is a non-licensure, online bachelor's program that draws on the latest research in child development and education, features insights and advice from national experts, and provides video segments that take you into early care and education settings around the country. You'll learn about the theories, skills, and knowledge needed to work successfully with children and their families in a variety of settings and roles.

Concentrations

• General
• Child and Adolescent Studies
• Dual Concentration (Preschool and Infant/Toddler)
• Family Health and Wellness
• Infant/Toddler
• Preschool
• Psychology

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Rasmussen College offers an Associate of Applied Science in Business Management — Child Development. Turn your love for children into a rewarding career in the rapidly expanding child care profession. This Business Management Associate's degree will focus on early childhood education curriculum, children's literature, and the dynamics of the family. This specialized degree will expand your opportunities from a child care worker to managerial, supervisory or business owner positions. Once you earn your Associate's degree in Business Management with a Child Development specialization, you will be fully prepared to begin a career in the expanding field of early childhood care.

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The Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Development is a nonlicensure program that adheres to the National Association for the Education of Young Children's (NAEYC) Standards for Early Childhood Professional Preparation Programs, and is designed to prepare you to work in early childhood settings with children from birth through age eight.* Foundation coursework includes topics such as growth and development, applied theory, ethics and professionalism, children in the inclusive classroom, health and nutrition, and lesson planning and implementation.
*Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job, eligible for job advancement opportunities, or employed at all. Additional training or certification may be required.

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The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT)/Child and Adolescent Therapy is designed to provide a high quality and rigorous education and training experience for serious Learners who wish to prepare for professional life as child and adolescent age therapists. Prospective students should currently have a master's degree in a related field prior to enrolling in this program. Prerequisite requirements can be discussed with the career counselor when they call.

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Post University's B.S. in Child Studies Program builds upon the university's successful Associate degree program in Early Childhood Education (ECE). It offers an integrated curriculum of general education and career-specific coursework designed to respond to a national focus on ensuring that young children receive quality education and developmental opportunities.

Because career opportunities in the area of early childhood education are expected to grow more than 20 percent in the next several years, Post University's B.S. degree in Child Studies prepares students to meet a growing demand for greater professionalism in the early childhood workforce.

To provide greater convenience for students interested in early childhood education, this baccalaureate program in Child Studies is offered at Post University's Waterbury campus, at its regional locations and through Post University's Online Accelerated Degree Program (ADP).

Program Objectives:
Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science degree program in Child Studies, students will have:

• Participated in a combination of classroom instruction and field work experience designed to prepare them for a career in Early Childhood Education.
• Learned of the NAEYC standards and the Connecticut State Department of Education Preschool Framework standards set forth to ensure that young children receive adequate, developmentally appropriate care, services and education.
• Met the educational standards set forth both locally and nationally by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
• Developed essential knowledge about child growth and development and the impact that culture, community, and society have on a young child's education.
• Achieved the skills and knowledge required to maintain present positions and/or pursue advancement in the field of Early Childhood Education.

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Earning a diploma in Child Care Career Skills can prepare students to care for children in home daycare and preschool facilities. Courses provide instruction in educational games, age appropriate activities, proper nutrition, and child development that focuses on the whole child. Also included are some business related courses that include scheduling and managing a home based business.