Child development

Bluffton offers a major in child development. Highly motivated students may complete this major in 3 years. more...

The Child Development major provides opportunities to study young children in a variety of settings. Coursework includes developmental curriculum, preschool classrooms and nutrition and opportunities to gain experience in various infant/toddler/early childhood environments.

You also will gain knowledge about working with young children outside the traditional classroom setting. There are additional opportunities to work in day care, Head Start and other child development centers. While the major does not lead to licensure, one possibility would be to add a minor in business administration to learn the complexities of managing a small business.

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