This option is offered within the following major(s):

• Human Development and Family Sciences - College of Public Health and Human Sciences

Available only at 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

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 Baccalaureate Core Course (BCC)

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 Writing Intensive Course (WIC)

COCC

  Central Oregon Community College

Option Code: 838