This option is available within the Human Development and Family Sciences major at the following location:

• OSU-Cascades

This option prepares students to promote lifelong development, learning, and well-being of children and families. Through a focus on the early childhood period from prenatal through age 8 years, students examine dynamics among children, families, schools, communities, and cultures that have lasting impacts throughout life. Practicum and internship experiences prepare students to work directly with children and families in preschools, Head Start programs, child care, early intervention/early childhood special education, or parent and family support. Graduates also create and implement prevention and intervention programs, and pursue graduate study in fields such as education, special education, counseling, human development and family science, psychology, sociology, and social work.

Option Code: 838

Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:

• Apply relevant theory and research to culturally-responsive, evidence-based practices with individuals, families, or communities.
• Explain how ecological contexts reinforce systems of privilege and oppression in which individuals and families develop.
• Apply equity, inclusion, diversity and social justice principles in practice with individuals, families and/or communities.
• Critically evaluate policies, programs, and practices with relevance to the wellbeing of all individuals and families.

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Baccalaureate Core course. Applies to general education requirements for undergraduate students in a catalog year up to 2024-2025

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Core Education course. Applies to general education requirements for undergraduate students in catalog year 2025-2026 and beyond

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Central Oregon Community College (COCC)

Option Code: 838