儿童与家庭科学
儿童与家庭科学: Changing Lives!
Students seeking a degree 在儿童和家庭科学 choose one of two emphasis areas, 孩子 Development or Family Sciences.
The 孩子 Development emphasis is ideal for those wanting a career in a field related to early childhood education (birth through 8 years, including Pre-K/K licensure) 或者项目管理/评估. This program is designed to meet the professional competency standards for licensure in 密西西比州. The University of Southern 密西西比州 cannot determine whether this program leads to licensure in any state other than 密西西比州. It is recommended that students who intend to seek licensure in another state, verify that this program of study meets the desired state's licensure requirements. 寻求帮助 with out-of-state licensure questions, please refer to the 专业执照披露 webpage.
The Family Sciences emphasis is deal for those wanting a career in a field related to social services, parent education, or the operation of non-profit agencies.
The 儿童与家庭科学学院 has 13个学校奖学金 每年供学生使用. All university scholarship opportunities can be 发现: www.usmfoundation.com.
我会学到什么??
儿童与家庭科学 majors learn how to examine the systemic relationships among individuals, families, and communities. All students take courses in individual and family development across the life cycle, interpersonal relationships and family dynamics, 亲子互动. Students then take courses specific to the chosen emphasis area.
儿童发展重点:
•儿童保育管理
• Curriculum development and creative activities
•早期读写能力
• Developmentally appropriate methods and materials
家庭科学重点:
•公共政策
•人力服务
•心理健康
•家庭生活教育
Our faculty represent several diverse fields
Faculty 在儿童和家庭科学 include experts in child development, certified family life educators, family scientists, licensed marriage and family therapists, 以及持牌专业咨询师. This expertise, combined with their vast professional experiences and commitment to student success, lends authenticity to their courses and creates a supportive, yet challenging environment for students. 教师经常 engage students in collaborative research projects, special problem investigations, experiential learning, and student leadership opportunities.
Faculty 在儿童和家庭科学 regularly collaborate with undergraduate students 在研究. Several of our students have received funding to help with the cost associated with conducting their own independent research, presenting at professional conferences, and publishing in peer-reviewed journals. Previous undergraduate research topics include: influences of social media, development of empathy in pre-k/ kindergarten, perceptions of breastfeeding in public, how family structure affects adolescent social/emotional development, juvenile diversion versus incarceration, father’s influence on adolescent 行为和性健康.
All students engage in experiential internships to enhance professional skills. 孩子 development students have a student teaching experience with children 6 weeks to 6 years old in childcare, pre-kindergarten or kindergarten settings. 家庭关系 students may intern at a variety of agencies such as Boys and Girls Club, alcohol and drug recovery centers, non-profit agencies, faith-based settings, early intervention, juvenile delinquency centers, foster care, and adoption agencies.
The 儿童与家庭科学 Student Organization (CFSSO) provides students with leadership opportunities, learning experiences, and chances to network with fellow students, faculty, and professionals in the field. CFSSO支持增强 of academic, professional, and service aspects of student life through involvement in planned activities and group projects. Participation allows students to become better leaders in their own families and communities as they develop skills to succeed 在他们自己的生活中. Membership is open to undergraduate or graduate students majoring 在儿童和家庭科学.
可用性
| 度计划 | 可用性 |
|---|---|
| 儿童与家庭科学 (孩子 Development) BS | 网上100% |
| 儿童与家庭科学 (Family Sciences) BS | 网上100% |
- Licensed Pre-Kindergarten/Kindergarten Teacher
- 心理健康/人类服务机构
- 技术助理专员
- 项目评估者
- 合作推广机构
- Faith-based and nonprofit organizations
- Ainsley H., 2016
幼儿园教师，J. E. Johnson Elementary School, Prentiss, 密西西比州 - Shamerica J., 2014
Teacher and Assistant Program Coordinator for Gifted Education, Kennedy Early 孩子hood 密西西比麦库姆中心
- Shakerra米., 2017
Family Protection Worker I, 孩子 Protective Services, Jackson, 密西西比州 - 希拉里G., 2014
Family Advocate, Kids Hub 孩子 Advocacy Center, Hattiesburg, 密西西比州
- Tierra R., 2017
Wraparound Facilitator/Care Coordinator, Canopy 孩子ren’s Solutions, Hattiesburg, 密西西比州