Child Development

 
"Adults are just outdated children." -Dr. Seuss

Summa Cum Laude

 
"Being a first generation college student is not for the faint of heart, however with strength and dedication you can make the best of any situation and make your dreams come true."

Magna Cum Laude

 
"Relationships are the agents of change and the most powerful therapy is human love.” -Bruce D. Perry
"Thank you to my professors, family and friends!"

Honors in the Major

"I know I'm going to miss that beautiful campus of ours. It gave me some of the best years of my life." 

Honors in the Major

 
"Thanks Mom & Dad for all of the love and support! You give me the courage and confidence to chase my dreams. I love you more than words can express."

Honors in the Major

"Thank you Mom and Dad! I made it!! Love you guys."

Cum Laude

"Thank you, faculty and staff, of the Child Development department for every learning opportunity, every helping hand, and for positively shaping my future. You all hold a special place in my heart."

Honors in the Major

 
"Play gives children a chance to practice what they are learning.” – Mr. Rogers

Cum Laude

 
"A veces lloré, a veces dudé, pero nunca me rajé. Ahora soy la primera con diploma pero no seré la última."

Child Development

 
After graduation, I plan on achieving my masters in social work, then pursing my MFT license to be a Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in working with at-risk children. I am incredibly thankful to have been a part of the child development program and work with such amazing professors.”

Honors in the Major

 
"I want to thank my parents and the Child Development and Psychology faculty for supporting me throughout my years here. Thank you for believing in me!”