Child & Family Studies
The Child and Family Studies (CFS) program at Baylor University prepares students for applied practice with children and families supporting holistic development within a systems theory framework. Students in this major study the dynamics of the life span (prenatal through late adulthood). This program offers four concentrations specializing in a content area, including:
- Child Development
- Child Life
- Marriage and Family
- Pre-Occupational Therapy
The program is designed to prepare students for a variety of careers opportunities in hospitals, clinics, adoption agencies, youth ministries, family planning centers, social services, youth correctional facilities or as teachers. It also offers the opportunity to pursue certification as either a Child Life Specialist or a Certified Family Life Educator in addition to pursuing graduate studies. No matter what career path is chosen, students will become professionals who practice critical thinking, self-reflection and scientific inquiry and who seek to improve quality of life for children and families.
As a part of the CFS degree program, students are required to complete a summer practicum. Similar to an internship, a practicum is a specific program designed to give students hands-on experience and prepare them for careers in Child and Family Studies.
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