Child Studies Major, B.S.

General Information:

Rebecca Hendrix, advisor

Multi-disciplinary in scope and purpose, the Child Studies major provides the student with a broad-based understanding of children from the context of development, nutrition, education, family dynamics, psychology, and social services, all from a Biblically-informed worldview. This major offers a strong foundation for students pursuing careers in child advocacy and welfare, education, infant and childcare programs, public policy, ministry, youth programming, and social services.

Child Studies Interdisciplinary Major Requirements: 36 credit hours

General Education Course Specified by Major:

• PSY 103 - Introduction to Psychology

Required Major Courses: 36 credit hours

• EDU 273 - Engaging Families as Educational Partners
• EDU 283 - Linking Families with Community Resources
• FAM 103 - Introduction to Sociology
• FAM 313 - Family Systems I
• FAM 443 - Social Work with the Traumatized Child
• FCN 203 - Contemporary Nutrition
• PSY 152 - Psychology Seminar
• PSY 301 - Junior Seminar: Career Preparation

Additional Recommended Course:

• LSC 213 - Information Literacy