Child Development & Family Studies
The Master of Arts in Educational Psychology with a major in Child Development and Family Studies graduate program provides students with opportunities for conducting research and working with families and children in educational, applied, or other clinical settings. Courses in child development, family studies, parenting strategies, and interpersonal communication skills are supplemented with field experiences in a variety of settings. Students also are prepared for continuing study in doctoral programs in Child Development and Family Studies, Sociology, Special Education, Psychology, and Counseling.
Individuals choosing a major in Child Development and family Studies may select a professional focus from a wide variety of areas including child care specialist, early childhood teacher, developmental specialist, child life educator, parent educator, parent educator, extension specialist, and family life specialist.
Field placements offer students an opportunity to apply classroom theory to actual situations. Practica sites available to students in Child Development and Family Studies include:
- Pediatrics Unit of Ruby Memorial Hospital
