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The Children’s Studies minor is a fully online program designed for students who want to work with children, youth, and families in various professional settings. The coursework emphasizes child-centered perspectives, applied learning, and real-world relevance.
Rather than preparing you for a single career path, this interdisciplinary minor provides a strong foundation for understanding children’s development, experiences, and needs within family, cultural, and community contexts.
You’ll explore how children are impacted by systems like healthcare, education, social services, and nonprofit and advocacy organizations. You’ll also learn how professionals can support children and families in ethical, developmentally appropriate ways.
The Children’s Studies minor pairs well with majors like psychology, education, health sciences, social work, criminal justice, communication, and other fields that involve working with or on behalf of children and families.
Whether you plan to work directly with children or in systems that influence children’s lives, this flexible, fully online minor strengthens professional preparation across diverse career paths.