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Serve children and families; be a leader your community.
You might love working with young children AND you have a knack for leadership. The bachelor's of science in Early Childhood and Family Studies Management gives you the best of both worlds! Not only will you gain the knowledge to provide developmental and learning opportunities for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors, you will also be equipped with practical business skills to take on administrative and leadership roles. This interdisciplinary program provides a strong foundation that blends the theory and practice of early childhood development with business concepts, preparing you to be a leader and an advocate for children and families.
Service + Leadership
As an Early Childhood and Family Studies Management student, you will get to learn about:
corporate social responsibility
developmental needs of children and what influences them
family and community characteristics
benefits and uses of assessment
effective curriculum-building strategies
professional and ethical guidelines for child and family advocacy
team management and collaboration
Is Early Childhood and Family Studies Management right for you?
Our expert business and education faculty offer you the real-world skills you need to succeed in the world of early childhood services and administration. If you are looking to direct, operate, or own an early childhood program, or manage an early childhood agency or organization that services children and their families, this program is for you!
The Early Childhood and Family Studies Management program does not lead to teacher certification or a teaching degree.