Students graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Child Development can work as

• parent educators (professionals who conduct parenting workshops)
• child development consultants
• preschool teachers
• child counselors
• youth counselors
• court appointed advocates for children
• program planners
• schoolage program professionals (e.g., school counselors, after-school program coordinators)
• planners and coordinators of recreation programs
• K-12 teachers

 
Child Development majors work in settings such as

• child care centers
• pediatric wards in hospitals
• department of parks and recreation
• schools
• companies that manufacture products for children such as toys, books and software

Individuals with a degree in Child Development can also start centers for children.  Some of the positions listed above may require additional training after completing the baccalaureate program in Child Development.