Comments are welcome. Learning is enhanced by the Melba S. Lehner Children's School where preschool laboratory experience is provided for practical application.
Practical experience is built into all areas of study.
Honors credit is available for students who desire greater depth. Preparation for graduate study can be pursued in any area represented in the department. The mission of the Department of Child and Family Studies is to prepare students through contemporary educational practices to become Early Childhood and Family Life Educators who respect diversity. These practitioners will create environments that enhance the lives and healthy development of adults, children, and families over the lifespan. Students preparing to teach in kindergarten through 3rd grade graduate with a major in Early Childhood Education.