Child Development Degree

The child development program at Saint Joseph College 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 Connecticut colleges that offer child development degrees.

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Saint Joseph College (USJ)

5151 Park Ave, Fairfield, CT

Saint Joseph College is a nonprofit private institution that has a large number of majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in West Hartford, Connecticut, in a predominantly urban area. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. St. Joseph College has a yearly student enrollment of approximately 2,300.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs St. Joseph College offers:

• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Public Administration And Social Services

Students applying for admission are usually asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the school. Most students admitted to St. Joseph College have an SAT score within the range of 900 to 1090, or an ACT score within the range of 22 to 23. 78% of students that apply are accepted to St. Joseph College, of which 15% choose to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at sjc.edu.

The cost of tuition is approximately $33,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and that is why students should visit the school's net price calculator to get a better idea of their costs. The price of on-campus housing is estimated to be $6,700 per year. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that qualify in the form of grants and loans.

The Saint Joseph College "Blue Jays" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Sports available may include the following:

• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)
• Softball (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, admission forms, areas of study, and much more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.sjc.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Child Development Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. USJ 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).