Child Development, B.S.

Do you have a calling to work with children and help them develop into healthy, successful adults? With a degree in child development from Indiana Tech, you will become immersed in the stages of development, from infancy through adolescence, and learn how society and nature can impact how individuals grow and develop. You will also receive a grounding in psychology courses that will provide an understanding of theory and practices related to working with children and adolescents.

You will acquire interventions, methods and strategies to positively impact child development and learn how to be a successful advocate for children. You will also develop a solid foundation with which you can pursue graduate studies in a myriad of areas including child psychology, mental health counseling and teaching.

Why Choose Indiana Tech?

• Coursework will immerse you in child development theory and practice, while exposing you to the principles of psychology.
• You will learn student engagement strategies that are designed to encourage critical thinking and the application of learned strategies to new situations.
• You will learn how to develop programming and interventions for working with children, adolescents and their families.
• This degree would provide you with an excellent knowledge base to enter the University of Saint Francis’ Transition to Teaching program, a partnership between universities that gives Indiana Tech students a seamless path to becoming licensed teachers.
• We foster an active learning environment, enriched by instructors who possess years of experience in their respective fields.

What You Can Do With This Degree

Below are potential career opportunities available to graduates with this degree. Some opportunities listed may require additional education or certification. Consult your academic advisor for clarification.

• Certified child life specialist
• Social worker
• Social/community service manager
• Preschool/childcare center director
• Teacher