Program Overview
Program Overview
Help create a happy home. A safe and happy home life is essential in the growth of a child. In this program, you will develop the specialized skills to help families create the environment a child needs for healthy development.
Program Details
This program explores normal developmental stages of children and families. You will study current research and take courses in human development and behavior, parent-child relationships, nutrition, and other topics. Depending on your career goals, you could also explore the needs of families experiencing domestic violence, substance abuse, illness, death, or mental health issues.
Much of your education will take place in real-world settings, such as the Child Development Laboratory, where you will observe and document children playing and interacting, create stimulating learning environments and meet with parents to discuss the progress of their children.
Degree Fit
This program could be a good fit if you:
- Enjoy working with children, the elderly, or other special-needs groups
- Want to help others and contribute to healthy families
- Are involved in your community
- Work well with other people
- Have strong communication skills
Career Outcomes
With this degree, you could become a/an:
- Program coordinator
- Family or child advocate
- Child life specialist
- Director of early child care program
- Child care provider
Available Locations
Moscow Coeur d'Alene
Available On-Campus
Yes
Program Outline
Careers:
- Program coordinator
- Family or child advocate
- Child life specialist
- Director of early child care program
- Child care provider
Other:
- The program explores normal developmental stages of children and families.
- Students will study current research and take courses in human development and behavior, parent-child relationships, nutrition, and other topics.
- Depending on career goals, students could also explore the needs of families experiencing domestic violence, substance abuse, illness, death, or mental health issues.
- Much of the education will take place in real-world settings, such as the Child Development Laboratory, where students will observe and document children playing and interacting, create stimulating learning environments, and meet with parents to discuss the progress of their children.
The University of Idaho (U of I) is a public land-grant research university located in Moscow, Idaho. Established on January 30, 1889, and opening its doors on October 3, 1892, it was the state's sole university for 71 years until 1963
Overview
- Type: Public land-grant research university
- Enrollment (Fall 2023): Approximately 11,849 students, including 9,796 undergraduates and 1,929 graduate students
- Campus Size: 1,585 acres
- Mascot: Joe Vandal
- Athletics: Competes in NCAA Division I FCS – Big Sky Conference
Academics
U of I offers over 200 areas of study for undergraduate and graduate students . The university comprises ten colleges and schools, including:
- College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
- College of Art and Architecture
- College of Business and Economics
- College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
- College of Engineering
- College of Graduate Studies
- College of Law
- College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences
- College of Natural Resources
- College of Science.
Campus and Facilities
The Moscow campus features:
- Administration Building: An iconic Collegiate Gothic-style structure with an 80-foot clock tower .
- Bruce M. Pitman Center: A hub for student services, including financial aid, admissions, and student media.
- Kibbie Dome: A multi-purpose indoor stadium for various sports and events.
- Arboretum and Botanical Garden: A 65-acre site with diverse plant species .