Early Childhood Studies Minor

The Early Childhood Studies minor provides students with the knowledge and skills designed to support scholarly and community-based work with children and their caregivers. A comprehensive approach to the foundation of child health and well-being is integrated throughout the coursework, drawing from fields of educational psychology, child health, curriculum, and instruction. Emphasis is placed on the integration and application of attachment theory, the neuro-relational underpinnings of development, and the role of reflective capacity in caregiving. Throughout the minor, participants examine aspects of early caregiver-child relationships, child health and well-being, and the importance of developmentally appropriate practices to support the development of positive life outcomes.

Sample Courses:

• The Ethical Early Childhood Professional
• Health, Safety, and Wellbeing in Early Childhood
• Brain Development: Environments and Relationships

Program Learning Outcomes