Child Development - Meredith College

Child Development from Meredith College is a Campus Bachelor Child Care degree that prepares you for a Human Services career. Student Learning Outcomes of the Child Development Program Upon completion of the program the students will: demonstrate mastery of professional standards and guidelines as set forth by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, the Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children, and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction; design, adapt, and evaluate integrated curriculum, inclusive environments, teaching practices, and children's learning utilizing developmentally appropriate guidelines and evidence-based practice; articulate and demonstrate mastery of family-centered practices and strategies for working with the families of young children; use observation, documentation and assessment to support young children and families; evaluate, interpret, and translate professional literature and theory into best practices for children and their families; advocate for children and their families based on the basics of best practices and policy; and participate in professional organizations serving children and families. The Child Development major focuses on the physical, social, emotional, linguistic and intellectual development of children, birth through age eight. Students may choose to become eligible to teach in public school programs by completing B?K or K?6 licensure requirements through Meredith's teacher preparation program. View more details on Meredith College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Child Care courses.