B.S. in Child Development

Gain the skills you need to pursue a career working with children through Walden’s Bachelor of Science in Child Development degree program.* Identify important milestones for children from birth through age 19 and create learning environments that promote children’s healthy development. Gain child development training as you learn to observe and assess children and create interventions appropriate to age and developmental level. Explore the importance of advocacy for children of all ages, as well as the complexities of working with families to promote children’s mental and physical well-being.

Whether you plan to work with young children or adolescents, this online child development degree offers a wide range of concentrations to help you tailor your curriculum to your specific career goals. Learn to foster the success of young children during their pivotal time of discovery, learning, and growth. Explore the roles and responsibilities of the preschool professional, including ways to foster and engage learning. Gain the skills you need to improve attitudes toward learning, understand and manage the emotions of children and adolescents, and help adolescents develop their self-esteem.

The Bachelor of Science in Child Development courses take into consideration the standards of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). These standards are critical indicators of program quality, and their inclusion reflects the integrity of the Walden learning experience.

 By choosing Walden, you are choosing a rich and engaging learning experience that complements your unique learning style. Whether you prefer text, audio, or video formats, if your course is MobileLearn^SM-enabled, you will be able to download and access course content offline and on the go, giving your study schedule even greater flexibility. 

B.S. in Child Development Degree Concentrations

• Administration and Management
• Child and Adolescent Studies
• Dual Concentration (Preschool and Infant/Toddler)
• Family Health and Wellness
• General Concentration
• Infant/Toddler
• Preschool
• Psychology

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*This is a non-licensure program and is not suited for those who wish to immediately teach in public schools; this program can be a precursor to the teacher preparation program.

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