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Programs in child development focus on the intellectual, social, emotional, and biological development of children and the planning and design of related human services. It includes instruction in parent-child relations, parenting practices, special needs of children, parental and environmental influences on child development, external support services, and related public policy issues.

Top Schools For Child Development Programs

Most Selective:
College of the Ozarks

Least Selective:
Walters State Community College

Largest:
Arizona State University

Smallest:
Baldwin Park Adult & Community Education

Most Expensive:
Bennington College

Least Expensive:
Berea College

Best Academics:
Nova Southeastern University

Best Social Life:
University of Georgia

Most Diverse:
Nova Southeastern University

Hottest Guys:
University of Georgia

Hottest Girls:
University of Georgia

Smartest Guys:
Vanderbilt University

Smartest Girls:
Howard University

Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
University of Georgia
Athens, GA		$25,740 26,145 147 Bachelor's (143), Master's (2),
Doctoral (2)
Community College of Denver
Denver, CO		$10,242 10,987 144 Certificate (131), Associate (13)
University of La Verne
La Verne, CA		$29,800 3,813 121 Bachelor's (107), Master's (14)
Pulaski Technical College
North Little Rock, AR		$4,430 10,255 115 Certificate (93), Associate (22)
Erikson Institute
Chicago, IL		Unknown 0 99 Certificate (23), Master's (76)
Brigham Young University - Idaho
Rexburg, ID		$3,580 13,879 93 Bachelor's (93)
Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, OK		$7,296 19,265 92 Certificate (75), Associate (17)
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX		$12,858 24,236 89 Bachelor's (89)
San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX		$5,414 24,153 86 Certificate (57), Associate (29)
Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, CA		$23,898 1,800 82 Bachelor's (81), Master's (1)
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Child Development Statistics

Degree Type BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Certificate 6,709 59%
Associate 3,042 27%
Bachelor's 1,428 13%
Master's 125 1%
Doctoral 66 1%
Gender BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Male 343 3%
Female 11,028 97%
Racial BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Asian or Pacific Islander 814 7%
Black or African American 1,527 14%
Hispanic or Latino 3,889 35%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 120 1%
White (Non-Hispanic) 4,308 38%
Other/Unknown 555 5%
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Child Development Internships

Job Title:Child Life Specialist I Main Campus
Description:About Texas Childrens Hospital Texas Children's Hospital is an internationally recognized full-care pediatric hospital located in the Texas Medical Center in Houston. One of the best pediatric hospitals in the United States, Texas...
Company:Texas Children's Hospital
Location:Houston, TX
Posted:5/10/2012
Source:Texas Children's Hospital
Job Title:Psychiatry-Child/Adolescent - Physician
Description:Psychiatry-Child/Adolescent opening in Eastern, Ohio. This and other physician jobs brought to you by DocCafe. Exciting New Child Psychiatry Opening in the Great Lakes Region.The position:Employed Academic position with major...
Company:Jackson & Coker
Location:Ohio
Posted:5/14/2012
Source:DocCafe
Job Title:Physician - Psychiatry - Child and Adolescent
Description:Exciting New Child Psychiatry Opening in the Great Lakes Region. The position: Employed Academic position with major University Approximately 70% clinical and 30% academic The position will work with residents in both a clinical setting...
Company:Jackson & Coker
Location:Ohio
Posted:5/23/2012
Source:NicheMedicalJobs.com
Job Title:Regional Operations Director - Early Education
Description:The Regional Operations Director (ROD) leads and manages all areas supporting the operations of the centers to meet Regional goals and objectives, comply with the Companys policies and practices, and improve the operational efficiency and...
Company:Child Development
Location:San Jose, CA
Posted:4/23/2012
Source:TheLadders.com
Job Title:Retained Opportunity in Psychiatry-Child/Adolescent
Description:Exciting New Child Psychiatry Opening in the Great Lakes Region. The position: Employed Academic position with major University Approximately 70% clinical and 30% academic The position will work with residents in both a clinical setting...
Company:Jackson & Coker
Location:Ohio
Posted:5/26/2012
Source:MDSearch
Job Title:MANAGER, CHILD LIFE
Description:Job Summary: Manager is responsible for the daily supervision of Child Life including: Staffing, program facilitation, budgetary support, development of policies and procedures and collaboration with other departments. They will also...
Company:St. Christopher's Hospital For Children
Location:Philadelphia, PA
Posted:4/12/2012
Source:AllHealthcareJobs.com
Job Title:Family Empowerment Intern - Summer 2012
Description:Family Empowerment Intern Spring/Summer 2012 Description Help DC children while working with great people in a fun work environment! Horton's Kids, Inc., recent winner of the Washington Post Award for Excellence in Non Profit Management is...
Company:Horton's Kids
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:4/5/2012
Source:washingtonpost.com
Job Title:Training & Education Intern: Summer 2012 FCC
Description:Opportunity: The Young Women's Project is a dynamic, brave organization that develops leaders, takes on institutions, and builds youth powerin DC. We are looking for a versatile, creative trainer-educator who is committed to youth...
Company:Young Women's Project
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:5/24/2012
Source:washingtonpost.com
Job Title:Graphic Design Intern
Description:Population Services International (PSI) is the world's leading non-profit social marketing organization, with a mission to measurably improve the health of poor and vulnerable people in the developing world by influencing their behavior,...
Company:Population Services International
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:5/15/2012
Source:washingtonpost.com
Job Title:Foster Care Policy Intern: Summer 2012
Description:Opportunity: The Young Women's Project is a dynamic, brave organization that develops leaders, takes on institutions, and builds youth power in DC. We are looking for versatile, committed intern with solid research skills and youth...
Company:Young Women's Project
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:5/15/2012
Source:washingtonpost.com

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