B.S. in Child Development

Child Development—A Career that Makes a Difference

Early childhood, especially those years from infancy through preschool, is a time of great discovery, learning, and growth. This is a time when caring, well-educated adults can significantly impact children’s success in school and in life. Whether you’re interested in advancing your current career or wish to enter this rewarding profession, Walden can help you take the next step in achieving your goals through our Bachelor of Science in Child Development.

This non-licensure bachelor’s program allows you to earn your degree online while continuing to work and balance personal commitments. While this non-licensure program is not suited for those who wish to immediately teach in public schools, this program can be a precursor to the teacher preparation program.

Pursue a variety of professional roles in child development, including:

• Child care administrator
• Child-centric agency, hospital, or government setting
• Day care provider (private or public, small or large)
• Head Start professional
• Lead or head teacher in a private infant/toddler or preschool setting
• Preschool professional 
• Teacher’s aide or paraprofessional
  

Throughout this program, you will

• Explore the latest research and thinking about child development and learning.
• Examine the benefits and challenges diversity brings to early childhood settings.
• Study philosophies of and models for interacting with and teaching young children.
• Gain a deep understanding of the ways quality is defined in early care and education programs.

Concentrations

• Preschool
• Infant/Toddler
• Dual Concentration (Preschool and Infant/Toddler)

Program Length and Transfer of Credit Options

You can earn your B.S. in Child Development in four years (depending on individual progress and credits transferred). Students who have earned their CDA credential and wish to pursue their B.S. in Child Development may transfer up to 25 credits into the program. Those who hold an associate’s degree or have accumulated credits from a regionally accredited college or university are also eligible to transfer credits.

Walden enrollment advisors are available to answer your questions and provide specific details about our transfer of credit policy and multiple financial aid options. Call 1-866-492-5336 to speak immediately to an enrollment advisor or request information.

Learn More

• General Education Requirements
• Admission Process
• Learning Outcomes

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