Child and Family Development

Child and Family Development is a program taught at Missouri State University-West Plains, USA. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Child and Family Development program at Missouri State University-West Plains provides learning opportunities with children, adults, and families through academic and community experiences. The program includes interactive experiences with infants and children through age eight, and it is aligned with the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Standards for Early Childhood Professional Preparation.

Courses include instruction, lab experiences, internships, and service-learning opportunities. These elements support skills for leadership, entry-level positions, and professional development in related careers. Required lab documentation is submitted to the Program Coordinator, and certain screening results can disqualify a student from completing laboratory classes.

The minimum requirements for admission in Child and Family Development at Missouri State University-West Plains for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Missouri State University-West Plains.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Missouri State University-West Plains as pre-requiste for admission in Child and Family Development.

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

Students transferring must earn at least a "C" in courses.

Please check detail of study units at https://wp.missouristate.edu/Academics/child-and-family-development-degree-info.htm

• Preschool Teacher
• Preschool and Daycare Administrator
• Nanny
• Substitute Teachers
• Community Service Workers
• Youth Development Program Workers
• Managers or Directors in Early Childhood Settings
• Childcare Worker (e.g, head start, nanny, daycare)

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