Childhood Studies, Bachelor of Science

 120 credits

This program provides the knowledge base necessary for working with children and families in a variety of settings. That knowledge base includes: theories of development, life-span development of the individual (both typical development and individual differences), contexts of development, interpersonal relationship skills, and personal and professional development. One option is available, the Teacher Certification (K-8) Option. Childhood Studies majors not electing an option are strongly encouraged to complete an internship and an academic minor.

 

Degree Requirements

Credits
 
CD 1000 Introduction to Childhood Studies (TECO) 3
CD 2001 Human Development I: Birth to Early Childhood 3
CD 2002 Human Development II: Middle Childhood to Late Adulthood (WRCO) 3
CD 2360 Foundations of Diversity (DICO) 3
CD 2540 Integrated Arts 3
CD 3000 Philosophical and Historical Perspectives on the Child in Society (INCO) (WRCO) 3
CD 3210 Children and Families in Society 3
CD 4100 Contemporary Issues in Childhood Studies 3
MA 2110 Mathematics in Our World I (MATH) 4
MA 3010 Mathematics in Our World II (QRCO) 4
SE 2080 Children with Disabilities 3
General Education: 
EN 1200 Composition 3
IS 1111 The First Year Seminar: Critical Thinking and the Nature of Inquiry 3
CTDI Creative Thought Directions 6
PPDI Past and Present Directions 6
SIDI Scientific Inquiry Directions 6-8
SSDI Self and Society Directions 6
GACO Global Awareness Connection 3
WECO Wellness Connection 3
Electives 49-47
 
 

*All course information is from the 2009-2010 Catalog.



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