Human Ecology Child Development Concentration Online

The online program in Child Development provides a broad interdisciplinary background in the study of children and families. As the only four-year program in this area in Maryland, it prepares students to work and/or teach others to work with children and their families. The program focuses on the development of children within various family structures and focuses on strategies for facilitating normal childhood development. Students learn basic and applied concepts associated with human development. They also practice working with young children of differing abilities and families from a variety of backgrounds. In addition to classroom instruction, Child Development students also collaborate with off-campus social and human service agencies. Students choosing the online Child Development program can broaden their career possibilities by completing courses in cognitive areas such as business, recreation, sociology, social work, or nutrition that complement their training in Child Development. Successful completion of the online Child Development program provides excellent preparation for graduate studies.