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Child and Family Studies

PROGRAM TYPE
Undergraduate
DEGREES OFFERED
BS
DEPARTMENT
Family and Consumer Sciences
COLLEGE
Agriculture and Applied Sciences

Nurture the lives and development of others with majoring in child and family studies.

This major prepares you to work in childhood development and family relationships. You can gain hands-on experience working with infants, toddlers and preschoolers at the Margaret N. Perry Children's Center or through the UT Martin Child and Family Grant Programs.

Program Highlights

Internships

  • Carl Perkins Center for Prevention of Child Abuse
  • UT/TSU Extension
  • Center-based child care programs
  • Other child and family advocacy organizations

Career Opportunities

  • Child Care teacher of director
  • Family Life Educator
  • Parent Educator or Parent Advocate
  • Youth Services Coordinator

Academic Program Requirements

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Department of Family and Consumer Sciences
CONTACT:
Dr. Keith Dooley, Chair
P: (731) 881-7100
E: wdooley@utm.edu
LOCATION:
340 Gooch Hall
The University of Tennessee at Martin
Martin, TN 38238