Complete your Bachelor's Degree in Child and Family Development
The Bachelor's in Child and Family Development program is to provide an interdisciplinary and experiential education for future professionals who will contribute to the well-being of individuals, families, and global communities through careers in child and family development.
About Our Program
Our 120-credit program is designed to prepare graduates for careers in diverse human services positions. Students will take coursework in the following domains:
- Core Courses, including Orientation, Child Development, and Intimate Relationships
- Human Development
- Diversity
- Early Childhood Programming
- Law and Policy
- Family Life Education & Consumer Issues
- Family Dynamics
- Applications to Child and Family Development
- Research Foundations
- Internship
- Completion of a certificate or minor
Learn more about coursework requirements.
Where are our Alumni Now?
Please note: Information gathered as part of the 2021 Alumni Survey
Alumni Employers
- Catholic Charities - Help Me Grow
- Compass Rape Crisis
- Alta Care Group
- Adult & Child Health
- City of Delaware
- YMCA of Greater Akron
- Hower House Museum
- Neighborhood Alliance - Lorain County
- Wiley Companies
- Clyde Spring School
- Signature Health
- ArtSparks
- Nationwide Childrens Hospital
- Akron JCC
Alumni Job Titles
- Home Visitor- Early Childhood Programs
- Violence Prevention Educator
- Graduate Student Art Therapy Intern
- Skills Based Specialist
- Probation Officer
- Preschool Teacher
- Toddler Teacher
- Social Service Coordinator
- Administrative Assistant
- Public Service Assistant
- Help Me Grow- Home Visitor
- Production Planner
- FCS Teacher
- Advanced Teams Coordinator
- Child Life Specialist
Questions about the Program?
Contact Dr. Shannon R. Zentall, Program Director
Phone: 330-972-8158
Email: szentall@uakron.edu