BSc in Child Development in Nashville United States | Vanderbilt University

The Child Development program is designed for students interested in exploring childhood (from infancy to adolescence) and the key environments—including family, culture, peer groups, schools, and communities—that shape their growth. This 30-credit major offers a solid foundation in social and behavioral sciences, with a specialized emphasis on the scientific examination of biological, cognitive, and social development in young individuals. It serves as strong preparation for advanced studies in various social science and professional disciplines, such as psychology, medicine, nursing, education, and public policy. Additionally, it pairs well as a secondary major for undergraduates pursuing degrees in Cognitive Studies, Early Childhood or Elementary Education, Human and Organizational Development, or Special Education.

The program's structure ensures students gain a broad liberal arts and sciences education while mastering core theories, research findings, and methodologies in Child Development. Students also have the opportunity to specialize in a particular area of interest by selecting courses from the Liberal Education Core, which includes required and elective offerings in Communication, Humanities, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences.