Do you enjoy working with children? Are you interested in learning about child care leadership? If so, Walden University's Bachelor of Science in Child Development with a specialization in Administration and Management program may be right for you. Read more about the B.S. in Child Development with a specialization in Administration and Management program here.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Kind of Program Is It?
Walden University's Bachelor of Science in Child Development with a specialization in Administration and Management is an online degree program designed to teach you the skills necessary to manage, maintain, and improve child care organizations. In addition to studying child psychology, education, and development you will have the opportunity to learn about child health, nutrition, safety, and more. In your capstone project, you will have the opportunity to apply and demonstrate the skills you have learned through ought the program. The program usually takes about four to five years to complete, but times vary based on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable.
What are the Prerequisites?
If you are interested in applying to Walden University's B.S. in Child Development with a specialization in Administration and Management program, you should be interested in working with children and organizational leadership. Applicants to Walden University's programs should be at least 24 years old and have a high school diploma or GED equivalent; applicants may need to complete additional requirements for some programs.
What are the Course Requirements?
The Bachelor of Science in Child Development with a specialization in Administration and Management program consists of 181 credits, which includes general education, core courses, concentration and capstone courses, and electives. You can choose general education classes from a list of options but must take courses in humanities, mathematics and natural sciences, written and oral communications, and social sciences.
Child Development Course Requirements
- COMM 1000: Communication Skills For Career Development
- EDUC 1001: Introduction to Education
- EDUC 1002: Pioneers and Philosophies of Education
- EDUC 1011: Making Connections: The Early Childhood Field
- EDUC 1003: Educational Psychology
- EDUC 1004: Child Development
- EDUC 1012: Making Connections: The Developing Child
- EDUC 1005: Child Health, Safety, and Nutrition
- EDUC 1006: Child, Family, and Community Relationships
- EDUC 1013: Making Connections: The Well-Being of Children
- EDUC 2001: Language Development
- EDUC 2002: Children's Literature
- EDUC 2011: Making Connections: The Foundations of Literacy
- EDUC 3003: Observation and Assessment of the Young Child
- EDUC 4004: Children With Special Needs
- EDUC 4011: Making Connections: The Individuality of Children
- EDUC 4005: Cultural and Linguistic Diversity
- EDUC 4012: Making Connections: Living in a Diverse World
Administration and Management Course Requirements
- BUSI 1002: Introduction to Management and Leadership
- EDUC 3101: Professionalism and Advocacy in the Early Childhood Field
- EDUC 3011: Making Connections: Managing and Leading Child Development Centers and Programs
- BUSI 3008: Corporate Entrepreneurship
- HRMG 3001: Human Resource Management
- EDUC 3012: Making Connections: Fiscal and Personnel Management of Child Development Centers and Programs
- BUSI 4002: Small Business Ventures
- BUSI 4003: Marketing Strategies for Small Business
- EDUC 4006: Making Connections: Operating Child Development Centers and Programs
Capstone Course
- EDUC 4001 OR EDUC 4500: Capstone
What Could I Do After I Graduate?
Career Opportunities
Walden University's B.S. in Child Development with a specialization in Administration and Management is designed to prepare you for careers in child care leadership. After completing the bachelor's degree program, graduates could pursue entry-level positions in child care, such as:
- Child care administrator
- Preschool director
- Assistant director
- School principal
Advanced Degrees
In addition to seeking entry-level positions, graduates of Walden University's B.S. in Child Development with a specialization in Administration and Management program could pursue graduate education. Earning a master's degree in child development or a related field could prepare you for positions of greater responsibility or help you learn more advanced administrative concepts. Degrees listed are not institution-specific but constitute a sampling of continuing education options for graduates. Degrees you could pursue include:
- M.S. in Child Development
- M.S. in Education Administration
- M.S. in Early Childhood Education
- M.S. in Child Psychology
Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org.
