Child Development, Minor
Minor in Child Development (H40207M)
Program Contact
Dr. Shannon Zentall
Associate Professor, Child & Family Development
330-972-6049
szentall@uakron.edu
The following information has official approval of the Department of Child & Family Development and the Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences, but is intended only as a guide. Completion of this minor is contingent upon many factors, including but not limited to: class availability, total number of required credits, work schedule, finances, family, course drops/withdrawals, successfully passing courses, prerequisites, among others.
The following courses constitute a “Minor in Child Development” and must be completed with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 overall for the minor to be noted on the student’s record. A minor in Child Development may only be awarded at the time a student receives a baccalaureate degree. Please refer to the University Requirements for Minor Areas of Study for specific graduation information regarding minors.
Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | 6 | |
| Electives | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 3760:201 | Courtship, Marriage & Family Relations | 3 |
| 3760:265 | Child Development | 3 |
| Total Hours | 6 | |
Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select 12 credits of the following (a minimum of six credits must be at 300/400 level): | 12 | |
| Fatherhood: Parent Role | ||
| Theory & Guidance of Play | ||
| Early Childhood Curriculum Methods | ||
| Parent-Child Relations | ||
| Infant, Family and Society | ||
| American Families in Poverty | ||
| Middle Childhood and Adolescence | ||
| Culture, Ethnicity & Family | ||
| Organization & Supervision of Child Care Centers | ||
| Parent Education | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |