Students graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Child Development have many diverse career options. The following are commonly chosen options but there are many more:
- 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
- family and juvenile courts
- 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.
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