Childhood Education and Family Studies

Missouri State students working with young child inside Child Development Center.

Work with kids and families

Teach, empower and support others. Make a lasting impact as you prepare them for the life ahead.

Build your skill-set while in school. Grow as an educator and advocate through student teaching, research and service work.

You’ll be ready to inspire the next generation.

Undergraduate programs

Select a major that matches your career goals. Discover where you can go as an expert educator. 

Group activity at child development center
Major

Work with kids and families in different settings.

Alumnae Jessica Ridder and Laura Snelson teaching students at Sherwood Elementary
Major

Teach newborns up to 3rd grade.

Student teacher Bryce Wilson teaching elementary class
Major

Become an elementary school teacher.

Student teacher instructing high school students
Major

Teach life skills and day-to-day needs.

Certificates

Add extra specialization to your major.

Already have a major?

Minor

Consider a child and family development minor.

Minor

Consider a general family and consumer sciences minor.

Graduate programs

Advance your career with a master's degree or certificate.

Child life student working with hospitalized kid
Master's

Comfort kids who have illness or injury.

Adult reading to young kids
Master's

Help others grow, prosper and thrive.

Special education teacher instructing students
Master's

Teach students with special needs during their formative years.

Elementary teacher working with students in classroom
Master's

Stand out as an elementary school teacher.

Family and consumer sciences teacher working with students in classroom.
Master's

Have expertise in teaching FCS.

Student teacher giving lesson in middle school classroom.
Certificates

Gain specialized training and skills.

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