Child Development Track
Give young children a brighter future
Lend a helping hand to kids, from infancy up to age 8. Guide their all-around growth:
educational, physical, cognitive, social and emotional.
Degree options
Want to pursue the child development track? Review the program requirements for the exact courses you need to take.
Use the four-year plan below as a guide for your overall schedule.
Why take the child development track?
- Support children and help them reach their full potential. Gain insight into their developmental needs.
- Take courses focused on issues, research and current trends in child development.
- Put your learning into practice. Build your abilities through lab experiences and community-based service.
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Take the fast-track to a master’s degree in early childhood and family development. Raise your career ceiling and salary potential.
![Missouri State student working with kid outside at Child Development Center](https://Education.MissouriState.edu/TLDS/_Files/Child-dev-track-careers.jpg)
Careers and outcomes
From care centers to child welfare agencies, you can improve lives.
![Missouri State student using laptop](https://Education.MissouriState.edu/TLDS/_Files/21450-IMG_47233830.jpg)
Internship
Apply classroom theory and learning to your future career field.