196 Bachelor's degrees in Childhood Studies in North America

The Early Learning and Child Care programme at Mount Royal University is a four-year, full-time Bachelor of Child Studies degree. This undergraduate course in Calgary combines academic theory with extensive practical placements, preparing students to support the development of children from birth to age 12 in diverse settings.

Child Development and Family Relations from Tennessee Tech University offers a holistic, ecological, and integrative perspective on children and families. 

Students who major in Child Development (CHLD) at California State University Chico are interested in working with children and families directly or indirectly in administrative, advocacy, resource support, assessment, teaching, or researcher roles. All majors acquire a comprehensive understanding of how children grow and develop from conception through emerging adulthood.

Coursework will immerse you in child development theory and practice, while exposing you to the principles of psychology. In fact, you will be able to minor in psychology without taking any classes beyond those required by the curriculum. Learn more with the Child Development program from Indiana Tech.

By studying Early Childhood Studies at California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI), you’ll receive an education that’s creative, and innovative—and that will prepare you to work with children, from birth to age 8, and their families.

The Health and Human Services - Child and Family Studies programme at University at Buffalo offers a comprehensive look at child development within social systems. This bachelor degree, delivered via a public study mode, prepares students for careers in education and social support through a robust interdisciplinary curriculum.

The Applied Psychology of Child Advocacy Studies B.A. at the University of Missouri–St. Louis is a public, undergraduate programme available on-campus or 100% online. This degree focuses on developing practical skills to support children facing trauma, preparing students for vital roles in child protection and welfare.

The Child Development programme at California State University, Dominguez Hills offers a comprehensive public study mode for students. This degree focuses on the growth and well-being of children from birth through adolescence. Students gain essential skills for professional roles in diverse educational and social settings.

The Child and Adolescent Development concentration at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign emphasizes the influence of environment, biology, families, peer groups, schools, and communities on the well-being of children and adolescents. 

Moment by moment, day by day and person by person, educators ignite minds and strengthen communities. Programs at Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College offer a blend of instruction and professional experiences that prepare you to ask the right questions, navigate uncertainty and make a difference. The Educational Studies - Early Childhood Studies BAE program is offered at Arizona State University.

The Sociology - Youth Studies programme at Central Michigan University is a 36-credit hour undergraduate course delivered on-campus. Students can pursue either a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree. This full-time programme focuses on childhood and adolescence, preparing graduates for impactful roles in youth development.

At the Applied Science (Early Childhood Studies) program from Arizona State University, you'll explore real-world challenges using investigative skills that complement traditional methods. Hone your critical thinking, communication, quantitative reasoning and your ability to make statistical inferences.

The Child and Family Services Online programme at Abilene Christian University is a 120-hour, online B.Sc. degree. This interdisciplinary course focuses on human development and family dynamics. Students gain the skills to support diverse populations through a curriculum rooted in psychology, sociology, and Christian values.

Western Michigan University's Family Science and Human Development (FSHD) program is anchored in knowledge of human ecological systems, human development throughout the lifespan and features of individual, relational and familial wellness and resilience. FSHD is organized around three areas of concentration and professional preparation, one of them being Child Development and Services.

The Framingham State University offers a degree in Child and Family Studies. The Education Department offers a Bachelor of Science with a major in Child and Family Studies.

Child Growth and Learning is offered by Cumberland University. Through the development of pedagogical and content knowledge, personal dispositions, practical applications, and professional teaching, the mission of the Child Growth and Learning program is to prepare candidates to meet the academic and developmental needs of all students grades K-5.

Early Childhood and Childhood Education (Birth - Grade 6) is offered by Niagara University. Early Childhood and Childhood Education is recommended for prospective teachers who want to teach in an early childhood setting, preschool, kindergarten, the primary grades, or in the intermediate grades 4-6.

The Developmental and Youth Studies major at the University of Washington explores early childhood into adolescence and emerging adulthood, and focuses on the diversity and richness of development in family, peer, school, and community contexts.

The Child and Youth Studies program at The Ohio State University is a non-licensure program that provides students a solid foundation in the development and education of children at the early and middle childhood age.

The Bachelor of Science in Child Development and Family Relations (non teaching) at Kentucky State University prepares students to pursue careers in areas such as but not limited to research, evaluation, children’s programming, family advocates and parent-child education.