BA in Child Development in East Lansing United States | Michigan State University

The child development degree program centers on studying child growth and family dynamics, while emphasizing special education and early childhood teaching methods. It examines how various factors like culture, schooling, family life, community, and biology shape a child's growth. Ideal for those aspiring to work with infants through kindergarteners, this program offers hands-on training with children and families from diverse cultures. Students gain real-world experience at MSU's Child Development Laboratories and other early childhood community programs, including in-home visitation initiatives. Graduates earn Michigan state certification to teach children from birth to kindergarten, with the opportunity to extend certification through third grade. This degree equips you with expertise to support the holistic development and welfare of children and their families.