Child Development Degree

The child development program at East Tennessee State 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 Tennessee colleges that offer child development degrees.

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East Tennessee State University

1510 Lake Rd, Dyersburg, TN

East Tennessee State University is a public institution that has a large selection of degrees available for students to choose from. The school is located in Johnson City, Tennessee, in a predominantly urban area. ETSU has an annual student enrollment of over 15,000.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs ETSU offers:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Psychology
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school transcripts, which are then studied by the admissions staff. Very common standardized test scores among applicants accepted to ETSU are within the range of 19 - 24 on the ACT, or 860 - 1090 for the SAT exam. Roughly 90 percent of all students that applied were accepted at ETSU, with 48 percent of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay approximately $6,900, while out-of-state residents pay $22,000 annually. The price of on-campus housing is estimated to be $4,000 annually. Students enrolled at this school may be eligible for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.

The East Tennessee State University Buccaneers participate in several athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)

Students who wish to view more about ETSU can take a look at their website at http://www.etsu.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Child Development Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. East Tennessee State 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).