The Bachelor of Arts in Child Development
Strategic Learning Priorities
Students in the child development department become knowledgeable in six areas:
1. Foundations of Child Development
Students will demonstrate knowledge of the theoretical and empirical foundations of the discipline.
2. Child and Environmental Assessment and Study
Students will demonstrate knowledge of assessment issues and perform qualitative and quantitative assessments of children and their environments.
3. Developmental Context
Students will demonstrate knowledge of the multiple environmental contexts in which children grow and develop, and will be able to analyze systems that support children's well-being.
4. Professionalism
Students will engage in professional behavior appropriate to the discipline in professional contexts.
5. Critical Thinking
Students will apply critical thinking and scientific methods of thinking (including logical and empirical reasoning) to issues regarding children's well-being.
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