Child Development Minor

Deepen your passion and understanding for supporting children from infancy through teen years with a minor in child development. You will learn how to build positive relationships with children and families to help them thrive in today's world.

You'll also gain the knowledge to provide age-appropriate activities and create environments that help children develop and grow in healthy ways, and you can gain professional experience by interning at the Associated Students Child Development Lab. Our program offers pathways into diverse fields such as early education, youth and community organizations, government agencies, and research.

Develop Your Skills

Our program can lead to careers in education, counseling, community organizing, and government. Our alumni work for the Butte County Office of Education, Boys & Girls Club, and social services.

Some of the skills you will develop include:

• Critical thinking
• Curriculum development
• Observational skills
• Research and data analysis
• Teamwork and collaboration

A Strong Minor for Any Major

This minor provides foundational coursework in human behavior and development that complements many of our majors, from business administration to psychology.

Majors that pair well with this minor include: 

• Business Administration
• Communication Sciences and Disorders
• Exercise Physiology
• Kinesiology
• Liberal Studies
• Psychology
• Public Health
• Recreation, Hospitality, and Parks Management
• Social Work