Bachelor's in Child Development

Child Development is a Bachelor program taught at Meredith College, USA. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 years) options.

The Child Development major at Meredith College prepares students for careers in early childhood settings and non-profit agencies serving young children and their families, and for graduate or professional studies. Students study the impact of a child’s ecological framework on development, including physical, social, emotional, linguistic, and intellectual growth.

Students also examine the interrelationships among the child, the family, diverse culture, and society, using a developmental perspective in work with children and families. The program includes multiple internship opportunities and hands-on observation at the Ellen Brewer House, an on-campus infant/toddler education program. Students may combine the major with licensure requirements for Birth through Kindergarten or K-6 to become eligible to teach in public school settings.

The minimum requirements for admission in Child Development at Meredith College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Meredith College.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Meredith College as pre-requiste for admission in Child Development.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.meredith.edu/child-development

• Autism and Behavior Support Specialist
• Birth to Three Quality Enhancement Coach
• Camp & Youth Development Director
• Child Life Specialist/Child Life Assistant
• Cross Categorical Resource Preschool Teacher
• Early Intervention Service Coordinator
• Instructional Assistant
• Parent Educator/Family Support Specialist
• Parent Engagement Coordinator
• Preschool Director/Assistant Director
• Quality Enhancement Coach for child care service initiatives
• Teacher in early education programs, non-profit programs, and public school Pre-K and K-6 classrooms
• Professional positions and graduate programs attended by recent graduates include master’s study in child development, human development and family studies, special education, speech and language pathology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, recreational therapy, and child life

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.