The California State University campus at Chico offers a bachelor's degree in child development that qualifies students for entry-level positions in the career fields of education, childcare, social work and government, among others. It allows students to gain a broad education of what the child development stages are, and gives them experience in computers, arts, music, and physical activity.
Rasmussen College, which has campuses in several states, including Illinois, Minnesota, Florida and North Dakota, offers a specialization in child development that's often added to an early childhood education degree to help enhance student knowledge of the growth and development of children. The specialization is obtained through a blend of online and campus classes, and stresses the importance of learning in the early years of a child's life.
Located in Indiana, Ball State University offers a bachelor's degree program in child development that specializes in teaching students about children from birth through eight years old. It also enables them to work with families of young children, and prepares graduates for careers as educators, social workers and developmental therapists. Many graduates leave with an administrative position.
Bethany University, a Christian college in Scotts Valley, California, offers associate's and bachelor's degrees in early child development. It prepares its students for administrative roles in childcare facilities and education, specializing in both public and church-related settings. Students are allowed to be experts in selecting programs for young children and determining which teaching methods are most effective with them.