Child Development Degree

The child development program at Oklahoma Christian University prepares students for careers in child care centers, special needs programs, in home care, family child care, school age care, preschools, and recreational programs. The program focuses on the intellectual, social, emotional, and biological development of children and the planning and design of human services. Program courses include: parent-child relations, parenting practices, special needs of children, parental and environmental influences on child development, external support services, and public policy issues. Get more details below including other Oklahoma colleges that offer child development degrees.

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Oklahoma Christian University

1111 W 17th St, Tulsa, OK

OC is a nonprofit private institution located in Edmond, Oklahoma and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. The school maintains a Churches of Christ affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Oklahoma Christian University has a yearly student enrollment of about 2,200.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Engineering
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Education

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit school transcripts, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. The majority of students admitted to Oklahoma Christian University earn an SAT score in a range of 940 - 1190, or an ACT score in a range of 20 - 28. 51% of those students that apply are accepted to this school, of which 48 percent choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is close to $20,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's tuition calculator to get a better idea of their costs. The price of on-campus housing is around $4,700 per year. This school may offer financial aid for students that are eligible as grants and loans.

Oklahoma Christian University has several athletic programs overseen by the NAIA. Available sports offered may include the following:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Golf (NAIA Division I)

Students who would like to view more about this school can take a look at their website at http://www.oc.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Child Development Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Oklahoma Christian University offers a bachelor's degree program in child development.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Farm and Home Management Advisors

Description

Advise, instruct, and assist individuals and families engaged in agriculture, agricultural-related processes, or home economics activities. Demonstrate procedures and apply research findings to solve problems; and instruct and train in product development, sales, and the use of machinery and equipment to promote general welfare. Includes county agricultural agents, feed and farm management advisors, home economists, and extension service advisors.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).