Bachelor of Science, Major in Family and Consumer Sciences with Emphasis in Child Development

Pittsburg State University

USA,Kansas

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 19,744/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 60

Application Fee

Aug 2025

Apply Date

USA, Kansas

Type: University

Location Type: Rural

Founded: 1903

Total Students: 6,398 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1701 S Broadway St, Pittsburg, KS 66762, United States

Bachelor of Science, Major in Family and Consumer Sciences with Emphasis in Child Development

Program Overview

The Department of Family & Consumer Sciences offers baccalaureate degrees and a cooperative master’s degree program. B.S. programs are offered in Nutrition and Wellness, Community and Family Services, and two tracks in Child Development. A B.S.E. program is offered in Family and Consumer Sciences Education. The department has an Early Childhood Unified: Birth - Kindergarten program. The department offers minors in Child Development, Family and Consumer Sciences, Human Ecology, Nutrition and Wellness, and Youth and Adolescent Development. The department also contributes to minors in Women’s Studies and Public Health. 

Child Development - Emphasis
The Early Childhood Development program prepares individuals to work with children ages birth through eight in a variety of programs within the community.

Coursework:

Core courses such as Lifespan Human Development, Interacting with Children, Developmental Planning: Preschool and Kindergarten, Early Childhood Program Organization and Management, and Development of the Child: Birth-8 help provide a solid foundation of knowledge for early childhood professionals.

Students are able to tailor their program to fit their needs by selecting electives that help customize their program to match professional goals. All early childhood development students will select a minor that meets their interests and career goals. Suggested minors include but are not limited to: EC Special Education, Sociology, Psychology, Recreation, Spanish, and Business Administration.