Child and Family Studies (B.S.)

Rapid changes in society cause stress to individuals from childhood through adulthood. Coping with those stresses has become an important issue for individuals and families. Career opportunities exist for professionals who understand individual growth and development, interactions within families, and interactions of individuals and families with their surroundings.

THIS MAJOR HAS THREE OPTIONS FROM WHICH TO CHOOSE

Option 1 Child Development
•Prepare to teach or direct private early childhood programs
  Work with children birth through five.
•Job Opportunities 
  Head Start, profit or non-profit child care/agencies, and family resource centers.

For further information on this program option, contact:

     ⇒Academic Advisor (A-F) Dana Bush
     ⇒Academic Advisor (G-M)Lisa Gannoe
     ⇒Academic Advisor (O-Z) Carol Patrick

Suggested Curriculum Guide for Child Development Option

Option 2 Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (IECE)
•Prepare for Kentucky Teacher Licensure (Birth through Five).
Support development of infants, toddlers, preschool and kindergarten children through lesson planning, learning environments and assessment.
•Other Job Opportunities
Developmental interventionist for children (birth -2 years).
Prepare individual education plans for children who experience developmental delays and support plans to assist families of those children.

You must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program at least one term before you apply for student teaching.

For further information on this program option, contact:
 

     ⇒Academic Advisor (A-F) Dana Bush
     ⇒Academic Advisor (G-M)Lisa Gannoe
     ⇒Academic Advisor (O-Z) Carol Patrick
 

Suggested Curriculum Guide for IECE Option

Option 3 Family Studies
•Prepare to work with individuals and families in social service.
Study lifespan human development, family and interpersonal relations and non-profit management.
•Job Opportunities
Family resource centers, community agencies, and profit or non-profit organizations that provide services for children, youth, adults and families.

The Family Studies Option is approved by the National Council on Family Relations to become a Certified Family Life Educator.

For further information on this program option, contact:

     ⇒Academic Advisor: Mixon Ware

Suggested Curriculum Guide for Family Studies Option

Special Requirements in Child & Family Studies Courses
CDF 236, 246, 310, 327, 349Q, 351, 399, 405, 406, 441, 443, 450, 499, 541, 544, 741, 744 and 849 require interaction with children. A criminal record & child abuse and neglect (CAN) check will be done. If you have a record, you may be required to drop the course and select another major. 

NOTE: If you are enrolled in CDF 246, 399, 443, and 450 you will be required to complete a Youth Leader Background Check in addition to the above mentioned four requirements. The cost for a Youth Leader Report (YLR) is $22 - check or money order made out to EKU.  Click here for details.

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