Бакалавр наук о человеческом развитии и семейных науках с акцентом на развитии ребенка и образовании

The Child Development and Education emphasis provide instruction and experiences to help students understand, guide, and teach young children. Coursework includes hands-on learning through the Child Development Lab, a full-day, full-year teacher-training lab school located on the MU campus. Graduates are prepared for positions of responsibility and leadership in public and private nursery schools, child care centers, infant-care programs, after-school programs, and other educational and social service facilities for children. Additional job opportunities include group homes, shelters, child care, provider training agencies, Parents as Teachers, and YMCA/YWCA.

The College of Human Environmental Sciences (HES) addresses human needs and enhances individual and family life in a diverse and global society by conducting advanced research, preparing professionals, and providing outreach.

We use holistic and interdisciplinary approaches to solve complex life challenges faced by individuals, families, and communities in Missouri, the United States, and globally. HES has award-winning teaching faculty and the academic programs are also highly-ranked, including Personal Financial Planning and Textile and Apparel Management. HES has been a campus leader in using distance learning at the BS, MS, and Ph.D. levels, including developing the first online Ph.D. in Architectural Studies, innovative curriculum through participation in the Great Plains IDEA in and continuous development of new distance learning initiatives.