The major has a historical commitment to the study of human development in the context of the family and to the education of professionals in early childhood education and family social services. At the undergraduate level, the program prepares individuals to work with young children and their families. The child and family studies option is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of individuals and families across the life span and to prepare students to work in agencies serving children and families.
Students can create a unique program that reflects their career interests or graduate school goals.
This program is recommended as an undergraduate program for students who wish to pursue a Masters of Education degree in elementary education or family and consumer sciences education.