Many students combine their majors with business, psychology, social work or sign language studies.
This major often provides the foundation upon which students continue graduate education in child development, psychology or social work. This major may be used for vocational secondary teacher certification. Current brain research emphasizes the importance of providing very young children with experiences that will contribute to their optimal social, emotional and cognitive development. Graduates of Madonna University's Child Development Program are instructed and empowered to facilitate this healthy development. The Child Development Program is based on the standards set by The National Association for the Education of Young Children.