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The undergraduate program in Child Development and Family Studies (CDFS) leads to a Bachelor of Science degree in which students choose from four curriculum options: Pre-K certification with an endorsement in Pre-K-K special needs, Pre-K certification only, Child Development and Family Studies (non-certified), or Family and Youth studies. The learning goals of the CDFS program in the certification and child development tracks focuses on birth through age five with an emphasis on preparing students to work with young children and families. A further goal of the certification tracks is to prepare students to meet the requirements for licensure of the West Virginia Department of Education following graduation.
Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose, Artist's Statement, Statement/Letter of Intent, 3 Letters of recommendation, Writing Sample
Child care specialistEarly childhood teacherDevelopmental specialistChild life educatorParent educatorExtension specialist and Family life specialist
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