BA in Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences in Childhood Studies Concentration

The Childhood Studies concentration fosters an interdisciplinary exploration of the many factors that shape the cultural construct of the child and family in society. This concentration draws upon the fields of anthropology, literature, history, psychology, education, law, sociology and the natural sciences. Students will gain a rich and multi-faceted liberal arts education that emphasizes critical thinking and specialized knowledge about children and families in social contexts, in the US and globally. Upon successful completion of the concentration, students will be able to use multiple disciplines to examine critical issues in the field, including health, education, disability, nutrition/obesity, law, the environment, human rights, and public policy.