Our Child Development Graduates Are…
Developmental Practitioners who implement appropriate, research-based practices that foster children's development in multiple domains.
Relationship Builders who use a strengths-based approach, valuing the positive qualities of children, families, and communities.
Intentional Teachers who incorporate multiple instructional methods, focusing on practical, first-hand learning.
Citizen Professionals who adopt and follow guidelines of ethical behavior as they serve children, families, colleagues, and society.
Nature Enthusiasts who help children connect to the natural world physically, cognitively, emotionally, socially, and spiritually.
Joyful Learners who follow their passions and seek joy in their studies, displaying creativity and integrity.
Highlighted Career Paths
Graduates with a degree in Professional Preschool Education have a wide array of rewarding careers before them. Check out some of the top careers students get with this degree or explore more career options in I-Plan.
Early Childhood Educators
Early childhood educators nurture the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of young children through age-appropriate curriculum and play-based learning activities.
Child Care Provider
A child care provider ensures the safety, well-being, and development of children (usually birth-age 8) during scheduled hours, planning age-appropriate activities and maintaining open communication with the parents.
Getting Started in this degree
If you are interested in Professional Preschool Education, start with one of the following major-specific courses
Related Majors
The Child Development program facilitates students’ growth in the knowledge, skills, and dispositions that will lead them to nurture children, celebrate and protect childhood, and fulfill their divine purpose. The program includes courses about child development, methods for teaching in early childhood settings, parent education, exploring the natural environment, and observation and assessment.
The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies is designed for students who wish to obtain an educational experience that bridges two or more disciplines. The Interdisciplinary Studies degree allows students to design a program that will help to prepare them for their particular career goals.
Marriage and Family Studies prepares students to learn about the family and what creates strong and healthy family relationships. Students choose an emphasis related to the family that they want to focus on, choosing from Child & Family Advocacy, Human Services, or Parent & Family Education.