Child Development
Child Development
Aspiring educators and child care providers in Child Development specialize in the overall growth areas of children from birth to adolescence. The study of child development is important for understanding how children grow emotionally, cognitively and socially.
Why Study Child Development?
Manor College’s Bachelor Degree in Child Development program helps students delve into contemporary issues that affect child development. This includes nutrition and health, children with special needs, culturally diverse children. It also helps students develop an understanding of the policies, ethics and advocacy work needed to support the overall development of children.
Why You Should Choose Manor
Manor College’s faculty offer personalized attention, allowing students to find their place in our welcoming community. Manor College equips students with the necessary knowledge and leadership skills required for a career in various early learning fields. Our program stresses hands-on learning, making it easy to develop a robust skillset.
What to Expect from the Curriculum
Students will begin by learning about the fundamentals of child development, inclusive classrooms, social services, and quantitative reasoning, before moving into more specialized coursework on developmental psychology, early literacy foundations, developmentally appropriate practices, working with culturally diverse children, and more. The Child Development program is 121 credits in total.
Career Opportunities
- Social Worker
- Early Learning Program Director
- Early Learning Teacher
- Special Education Paraprofessional
- School Counselor
- Family Therapist
Manor College Alumni Are Employed At:
Meet Early Childhood Education Graduate Brooke Strassle ’24
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