Child Development Degree

The child development program at Union Institute & 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 Ohio colleges that offer child development degrees.

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Union Institute & University (Union, UI&U)

2222 Marion - Mt. Gilead Rd, Marion, OH

Union Institute and University, located in Cincinnati, Ohio, began as a consortium between ten colleges to explore non traditional forms of teaching. The consortium became the Union of Research and Experimenting Colleges and Universities in 1969. By 1972 the school received accreditation by the Commission on Institutions of High Education of North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and received degree granting status by the Ohio Board of Regents. The school changed its name to the current in 1985. Currently the school enrolls approximately 2000 students per year and has over 15,000 alumni throughout the world.

Academics

Union Institute and University challenges students by providing an interdisciplinary education model that forces students to placer studies in a relevant context, utilizing analyses and critical thinking. Undergraduate and graduate programs are available, with undergraduate programs being broken down into Bachelor of Arts concentrations and Bachelor of Science majors. Individuals will be provided with a unique educational experience, developed over time and based on German and British methods. The emphasis on student learning is unique, and is core to the education offered.

Majors and concentrations offered include:

• Psychology and Human Development
• Education
• Business Administration
• Criminal Justice Management
• Social Work

Admission and Financial Aid

Students interested in enrolling at Union Institute and University must be a high school graduate or have a GED. Students must complete the application which will be reviewed and used to determine admission to the school. Students will also take placement exams and be required to submit all relevant documents, such as transcripts. Financial aid is available in the form of grants, loans, scholarships and work study programs. The school's financial aid office will assist students in applying for aid and additional information may be found on the school's website.

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).