Bachelor of Arts

Child & Family Development

100% online

Same expert faculty as in-person classes

Accredited

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The Bachelor’s in Child and Family Development program offers an interdisciplinary and hands-on education, equipping future professionals to make a meaningful impact on the well-being of individuals, families, and communities worldwide.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The Child and Family Development major leads to a variety of exciting and in-demand career paths. Graduates of our program work as child/youth advocates, case managers, parent educators, preschool/child care owners or directors, family/youth extension educators, lead preschool teachers, child care licensing specialists, internship/volunteer coordinators, and more. Many go on to graduate programs in counseling, marriage and family therapy, social work, education, child life, or social sciences.

WHY AKRON

Students in the Child and Family Development program engage in comprehensive coursework covering human development, diversity, family dynamics, ethics, law and policy, family life education, financial and consumer issues, early childhood programming, and both practical and research applications.

One of the things that employers tell us they’re looking for is graduates with hands-on, practical training and experience. Hands-on training is built into the major.

Field experience is provided in several of the required classes, including the capstone internship class.

Additionally, all students pursue a certificate or minor and complete an internship with an agency aligned to their career goals.

This applied learning approach ensures graduates are highly competitive in the job market, with over 90% of surveyed alumni working in their chosen profession.