What Will I Learn in a Child Development Degree Program?

You can turn your interest in child development into a career with this degree program. As you study, you will draw on a number of disciplines, including communication, child psychology and sociology. You will learn the skills and knowledge you need to teach and nurture children in an educational setting. As part of your child development degree, you will likely participate in an internship program where you'll work as a teaching aide or assistant in a school so that you can get hands-on experience in the field.

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What Can I Do With a Child Development Degree?

Child development degree holders will help children overcome educational and social challenges. Most often, you'll find work in schools and other learning environments, working with toddlers, preschoolers and infants to build a good foundation for learning in the future. Your child development degree can also be used to become an early education teacher. A teaching certificate will be required if you would like to work as a teacher in the U.S.

What Is the Career Outlook for Child Development Degree Students?

Employment opportunities for child development graduates is projected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations. You will find that job prospects are good, and especially plentiful if you are willing to work in an urban or rural school district instead of a suburban one. Many jobs will open up as a result of a retiring workforce, as well as new teachers leaving the profession for other careers. You can expect a median annual wage of $47,000 to $51,000.