Undergraduate Program
Child and Family Studies Minor
The Child and Family Studies minor provides a background in child development, parent-child relations, and an understanding of diverse family systems.
Students are admitted into the Minor if they meet the 2.5 GPA requirement and have discussed their plans of study with the CFS advisor.
Course Requirements
Required
CFS 220 - Introduction to Parent and Child Relations, 3 credits
CFS 260 - Children in a Changing World, 3 credits
CFS 421 - Development of Young Children, 3 credits
CFS 422 - Survey of Families & Parent Involvement, 3 credits
CFS 431 - Development of Infants & Toddlers, 3 credits
(15 Credits)
Electives
CFS 405- Selected Topics in Child and Family Studies, 3 credits
CFS 413- Guidance of Young Children, 3 credits
CFS 415- Foundations of Parent/Family Education, 3 credits
CFS 443- Education Strategies for Infant/Toddlers with & without Disabilities, 3 credits
CFS 406- Early Literacy in Inclusionary Settings, 3 credits
CSD 468- Child Language Development & Disorder, 3 credits
CDIS 441- Child Psychology, 3 credits
Other courses might be considered with advisor's approval.
(8 Credits)
The Minor Fits with a Number of Majors:
- Social Work
- Community Psychology
- Elementary Education
- Special Education
Jobs in this Field
- Child Care Teacher
- Paraprofessional in School Programs
- Child Welfare Services & Child Protection
- Childcare Assistant
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