Child Development
Want to inspire and shape young minds?
Understand child development and teaching strategies while gaining hands-on classroom experience, CPR certification, and preparation for careers in education.
Child Development
- Study child development from conception through adolescence, focusing on physical, cognitive, and social growth.
- Understand the behavior of children and how they learn and develop.
- Equip students with skills for family living and future parenting roles.
Growing Teachers
- Learn developmentally appropriate practices and principles for teaching young children.
- Focus on creating effective learning environments and relationships that support children's development.
- Study curriculum development, planning strategies, and content areas like language, literacy, math, and science.
Careers in Education
- Explore the fundamentals, styles, and methods of teaching in the education field.
- Participate in classroom observations and hands-on experience at the elementary and junior high levels.
- Be placed for a work experience in a local school
Preschool Teachers
Instruct preschool-aged students, following curricula or lesson plans, in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth.
Elementary School Teachers
Teach academic and social skills to students at the elementary school level.
Secondary School Teachers
Teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.
Faculty & Staff
Kennedy Kendrick
Child Development, Growing Teachers, Careers in Education
As a child development instructor, Kennedy draws on her background in early childhood education equipping students with practical skills and experiences that prepare them for future careers working with children.
