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Child and Family Development
The Child and Family Development major provides an in-depth understanding of growth, change, and development of the child and family. The program integrates a life-span and family systems approach. This knowledge base has proven to be essential for practical application in the helping and service-oriented professions.
The course of study involves general education, human sciences core courses, and specialized courses in the following areas:
- Infant and Child Development
- Personal and Family Relationships
- Family, School, and Community Relationships
- Life Span Development
- Parenting
- Family Studies
- Social Policies and the Family
- Child Life Specialist
- Early Childhood Intervention
Degree Plan
Child and Family Development majors may choose one of two options for degree completion. The first option includes choosing an 18 hour minor area of study. Suggested minors that enhance career opportunities include early childhood intervention, gerontology, rehabilitation services, psychology, and early childhood education. A second option for Child and Family Development majors leads to teacher certification at the secondary level as a family and consumer sciences teacher. (Contact Mary Olle ollemary@sfasu.edu if you are interested in teaching certification)
If you are interested in pursuing a career in Child and Family Development, contact the Human Sciences program or one of the following professors in that area: Dr. Lisa Mize lmize@sfasu.edu, Dr. Marie Saracino msaracino@sfasu.edu, or Ms. Phyllis Gilbert pgilbert@sfasu.edu.