An understanding of early development is a prerequisite for many career options. You may prepare yourself to
Serve children directly
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elementary school teacher
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kindergarten teacher
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pediatric nurse
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speech therapist
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teacher's aide
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home childcare provider
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pediatrician
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child psychologist
Serve families directly
- social worker
- adoption worker
- family therapist
- parent educator
- special needs case manager
Organize services
- school principal
- recreation leader
- education program consultant
- licensing analyst
- child development center director
Provide information
- children's librarian
- referral agency specialist
- in-service training specialist
- instructional technologist
- college instructor
Create or influence public policy or services
- family court lawyer
- education columnist
- playground designer
- educational equipment designer
- child advocate
- children's media specialist
- mediator
- educational equipment manufacturer
Ask one of the Child Development and Education instructors to be your adviser when you are making career decisions and selecting classes in our department.
Visit the °®¶¹´«Ã½ Counseling and Advising Center to assess your degree or
transfer progress and to familiarize yourself with the college's General Education
requirements.