Learn to work with children and families in a range of social service or educational settings
As a USJ Child Study major, you will learn to better understand children (birth through adolescence) and their families from a variety of perspectives.
Students combine coursework, internships, and other experiential learning, preparing them to:
Cultivate skills valued across a variety of human services, educational, and advocacy settings
Apply observation, theory, research, and best practices to support children’s success
Explore cultural diversity and best practices for working with children
Please use this academic map as a reference guide. Academic advisors are always available to discuss the required courses depending on each student’s needs.
Accelerated Master’s Degree Programs
Qualified students can take graduate-level courses during senior year, toward completion of an undergraduate degree, and transfer those credits into the master’s program. This results in significant financial and time savings. Program options include:
Public School Teaching (Positions Requiring a CT Teaching Certificate; See USJ Education Department for More Information):
Child Study majors who also complete a teacher certification program as an undergraduate student are eligible for a Connecticut teaching license as a teacher, elementary education (Grades 1-6)
Choose two internships from more than 80 approved agencies, which may include: Connecticut Department of Children and Families, Catholic Charities, Connecticut Juvenile/Family Courts, Connecticut Birth to Three Systems, Pregnant and Parenting Teen Services, and Youth Services Bureaus. Potential careers: caseworkers, counselors, teachers, youth service workers, early intervention associates, child advocates, probation/truancy officers, child care resources, and more.
Advantages
Students can minor in growing fields like gerontology, youth services, and students have the opportunity to qualify for accelerated master’s degree programs. Build connections and gain real-world experience through two internships.
Clubs and Organizations
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