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.
Students in the program choose an area of specialization and learn to develop and implement programming as they prepare to work with groups of young children, youth and/or families in community settings.
Undergraduate students who plan to seek teacher licensure in early childhood education or middle childhood education via the MEd program should first complete the child and youth studies degree then apply to the Master of Education (MEd) program. All admissions at the graduate level are selective. Students should work closely with their academic advisor, as well as the graduate advising office in the School of Teaching and Learning to best prepare for the admissions process for the MEd. The Child and Youth Studies program is offered by The Ohio State University.
Students who complete the child and youth studies pre-licensure program receive a Bachelor of Science in Education. They are eligible for a variety of positions in child care, community based programming, museums, libraries and social service organizations.
Graduates of the program are prepared to pursue graduate programs such as teacher licensure, education administration, school counseling or any programs that involve working with children.
Courses include:
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