Child Development Major or Minor

Child development offers a holistic approach to child studies — focusing on the physical, emotional, social and intellectual development of a child.

At Olivet, students will plan and design activities for young children, including small-group and one-on-one activities that are age-appropriate and fun. Students will learn ways to keep children healthy with good eating habits, personal hygiene and times for rest. They will also learn how to identify emotional or developmental problems.

Olivet is offering an Early Childhood Workforce Online Program which is built for professionals working in settings with children ages birth through 2nd grade to obtain a bachelor’s degree in an Early Childhood field.

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Program Credentials

Child Development majors will work closely with young children in many settings, including schools, businesses, private households, day care centers, camps, hospitals or adoption agencies.

Child Development and Early Childhood programs are both “Gateways to Opportunity ECE Entitled, Levels 2-5.”

What You’ll Study

Coursework in the child development major covers physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development from infancy through adolescence. Students also explore family systems, community resources, and strategies for supporting children in diverse settings. A child development minor pairs well with majors in psychology, education, social work, or nursing.