CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
The Child Development Program provides courses that prepare students to enter the field of early childhood education. Courses are designed to give students fundamental skills in working with children in a variety of settings, as well as a strong theoretical understanding of children's development.
Career opportunities, which may require advanced degrees, include Child Development Center Administrator, Child Development Center Teacher, Child Life Specialist, Early Childhood Educational Specialist, Elementary School Teacher, Family Day Care Provider, Juvenile Worker, Nanny, Social Worker, and Tutor.
As an integral part of the Child Development Program, the Child Development Center was established on campus in January of 1974. The primary goal of the Child Development Center is to provide a lab site for the Child Development Program students. For more information about the Center, click here.
The Child Development Program Student Handbook can be downloaded here.
For further information about the Child Development Program, please contact Sandy Visser at 760.245.4271 ext. 2771.