Bachelor of Arts in Child Development

Be an advocate for kids. With an increasing focus on the factors that impact the development of children, the study of child development continues to be an area of focus for many organizations. With your Bachelor of Arts in Child Development from Ashford University, you will study the stages of development from infancy through adolescence and the ways that family, culture, peers, and schools influence the growth of children.

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What you will learn

The Bachelor of Arts in Child Development demonstrates your competence and ability in working with children. You will discover how family structure and culture influence communication in a child's environment. And you will learn to apply your knowledge as an advocate for children and their families. Upon completion of your Bachelor of Arts in Child Development Education degree program, you will be able to:

Utilize knowledge of child development to construct and evaluate curriculum that effectively addresses the stages of development including cognitive, language, physical and affective development of young children

Analyze the influence and impact of families and communities on a child’s learning and development
Describe how family structure and cultural backgrounds influence communication processes in a child’s environment
Evaluate the critical role of play in children’s learning and development
Apply knowledge as an advocate for children, families, childcare and education

Your Courses in Child Development

Understand children and families with your Bachelor of Arts in Child Development. Your online courses include a wide variety of topics, from language acquisition to behavior and the critical role of play in children's education.

Introductory Courses
To help students acclimate to the online classroom, you may be required to complete Introductory Course requirements. Learn more about Introductory Courses.

Major Course Requirements (39 credits, all courses are 3 credits.)

Early Childhood Education
Education
Special Education
Psychology
Sociology

Careers in Child DevelopmentCareers in Child Development

Professionals with a Bachelor of Arts in Child Development could start careers in a variety of fields such as human services, child care services, or special education. Take a look at your potential career options.

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Ashford University does not discriminate in its education programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, political activities and affiliations, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. Specifically, Title IX/SaVE requires the University not to discriminate on the basis of gender/sex in its education programs and activities. Gender/sex harassment, including gender/sex violence, is a form of prohibited gender/sex discrimination. Examples of covered acts are found in the University's policies on Sexual Misconduct. Questions regarding Title IX may be referred to the Ashford University Title IX Coordinator, Poppy Fitch, at titleix@ashford.edu, or 8620 Spectrum Center Blvd., San Diego, CA 92123, 866.974.5700 Ext. 20702 or to the Office for Civil Rights at Office for Civil Rights (OCR), United States Department of Education, Washington DC 20201, and/or a criminal complaint with local law enforcement.


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