About this program

The Bachelor of Arts in Child and Adolescent Development: Concentration in Community, Health and Social Services focuses on supporting children and families from birth through emerging adulthood. You will explore child development and learning while gaining skills in advocacy, communication and research. This program prepares you for careers in community programs and health and social services with children, youth and families. Graduates learn to apply inclusive and culturally responsive strategies to support children, youth and families thrive in diverse settings.

Program Curriculum and Requirements

What you can do

Employment Opportunities

A degree in Child and Adolescent Development: Concentration in Community, Health, and Social Services prepares you for careers such as:

Youth Development Specialist, Mental Health Counselor/Therapist, Case Manager, Community Outreach Coordinator (Youth or Family Programs), Family Support Specialist, Community Health Worker, Program Coordinator (Nonprofit or Social Services)

Advanced Degrees

A degree in Child and Adolescent Development: Concentration in Community, Health, and Social Services prepares you for advanced degrees in areas such as:

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Child Life Specialist, Nursing, Counseling, Psychology, Law School, Social Work

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Promote and advocate for social justice and be culturally aware, sensitive and responsive in the context of CAD.
  2. Apply developmental, learning and cultural theories used in the field of CAD.
  3. Communicate persuasively, coherently and effectively in the context of CAD.
  4. Understand research methods, assessment, evaluation, data collection, analysis and reporting in the context of CAD.
  5. Understand the professional roles and responsibilities in the field of CAD in community, health and social service settings.
  6. Identify, generate, and apply inclusive and culturally sustaining strategies to support children and families from birth through early adulthood in community, health, and social service settings.

 

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