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Child Development
Focus on child development and age-appropriate developmental practices for a career in community programs teaching in non-public preschools.
Child Development – B.S. in Human Development and Family Science, Child Development Emphasis
Students in the Child Development program at Montana State are actively engaged in a variety of settings that include children, their families and other professionals in the field. Course work and field experience provide students with multiple opportunities for applied understanding of children's growth and development, building family and community relationships, conducting observations and assessments, understanding developmentally appropriate practices and promoting the well-being of young children and their families.
You might also be interested in: Preschool-Grade 3.
Unique Opportunities
At Montana State, undergraduates are offered hands-on experiences in labs, studios,
teaching farms and in the surrounding wilderness.
Child Development Center
Gain hands-on experience with providing quality early childhood education by working
at the Child Development Center, the laboratory preschool at Montana State.
Adventure Awaits
Montana State is the No. 1 college in the U.S. for outdoor sports and recreation,
with world-class skiing, hiking, biking, fly fishing and close proximity to Yellowstone
National Park.
Career Resources
Within their first year of graduation, more than 96% of Montana State graduates are employed, continuing their education or not seeking employment, and career guidance website Zippia consistently ranks MSU as the #1 school in the state where alumni are most likely to land jobs.
Career Coaching & Professional Skills Studio
Professional career coaches help students with their career exploration, employer networking opportunities and job or internship searches. They also critique resumes and help students practice job interviews. Additionally, the Allen Yarnell Center for Student Success offers free workshops for students to develop the professional communication and collaboration skills that are highly sought after by employers.
Careers
Child Development students at Montana State University go into careers such as:
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Pre-school Teacher
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Childcare Administration
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Non-profit Administration
To explore more career possibilities, the Allen Yarnell Center for Student Success has a variety of tools available , including self-assessment and working with career coaches.