The Child Studies major is designed for undergraduates interested in careers working with children and families in school or community settings.
The curriculum encompasses a social-justice, anti-racist, and cultural competence perspective, all constructs that are critical for 21st-century child advocates. As a complement to the curriculum, CHST majors work extensively with children and families in local schools and community-based programs. Our faculty is committed to addressing the myriad issues affecting marginalized populations: education policy, the pre-school to prison pipeline, socio-emotional processes, political dynamics, community organizing, institutional change, and so much more.
About Our Program
Child Studies majors earn a Bachelor of Science degree and are prepared to matriculate to graduate studies in fields, such as teacher education, social work, counseling, psychology, law and more. CHST advisors can provide information about teaching credential programs and many other vocations requiring further graduate or professional school education. Our CHST alumni pursue careers in social work, teaching, counseling, family law, speech and language pathology, occupational therapy, or nonprofit agencies that provide community services to children and families.
Faculty & Staff
Associate Professor
Our faculty is committed to addressing the myriad issues affecting marginalized populations: education policy, the pre-school to prison pipeline, socio-emotional processes, political dynamics, community organizing, institutional change, and so much more.
Faculty Spotlights
Hear more about Day's certification as a hypnotherapist
Read more about Professor Davila's work on educational inequality and as Director of FTP.
Hear more about Burns' research
Read Kusanovich's recent article on what non-corporate, non-commercial, non-competitive dance for children
News & Events
Through her internship at Tandem, Partners in Early Learning, Stella Cortese ’26 rediscovered the power of storytelling to captivate young minds and address societal issues, inspiring her to create impactful, diverse literature for children.
Read more about Dr. Burns' student research team's most recent presentation.
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