An advanced degree program for child development career professionals. Integrating practical and theoretical concepts, this advanced degree program is designed for child development professionals and supervisor who wish to increase their understanding of the physical, intellectual and emotional development of children. Through coursework emphasizing the study of children and the theories and issues of their growth and development, students develop capabilities to assume leadership roles in all phases of the child development filed.
Students sharing personal and professional ideas and progress is one of the program's strengths.
Upon completion of the M.S. degree in Child Development, students are qualified to teach in a community college. Demonstrated ability to write at an acceptable level for graduate study. Culminating Activity EDUC 596 Graduate Seminar Program Requirements Students in the master's degree program must maintain an academic achievement of at least a 3.0 grade point average. All degree coursework must be completed within five years of registration as a graduate student.