It encompasses speciality areas in preschool teaching and administration, corporate child care, family, child life, consumer economics, human sciences education, and extension.
Students develop an awareness of trends, issues, and public policy affecting diverse families.
Students identify factors that influence cognitive, emotional, social and physical development in the contexts of culture and family. Graduates enter diverse public and private sectors which focus on enabling children and families to function effectively in today's complex society. 2,061 Mississippi State University Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution.