Early Childhood and Family Studies (BS)

Federal CIP: 19.0701 Human Development and Family Studies, General

Early Childhood and Family Studies is an interdisciplinary program that prepares graduates to work in a variety of non-public school settings that serve children and families. Through this program, students acquire the values, knowledge, skills and dispositions within a “Christian ethic of care” necessary to positively impact contemporary families in the areas of early childhood and family studies.

Learning Outcomes

• Know and understand young children’s characteristics and needs and the multiple influences on development and learning.
• Know and understand family and community characteristics and support them through respectful and reciprocal relationships.
• Understand the goals, benefits and uses of assessment and practice responsible assessment.
• Use content knowledge to build meaningful curriculum in all curriculum areas.
• Uphold ethical standards and professional guidelines and engage in informed advocacy for young children, their families and the early childhood profession.