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The family and child studies profession prepares men and women for careers serving children and families. The Child Development Specialization curriculum offers classroom instruction and field experiences that focus on developing the competencies required for work with children and youth in group settings. Career opportunities include child care centers, public and private nursery schools, preschool programs, after-school programs, and agencies that serve children and their families.
Declaring a MajorStudents who wish to declare a major at Gallaudet University use the "Major Selection/Change Form," available from Academic Advising (in the Jordan Student Academic Center, Room 2220) or from the Registrar (in Chapel Hall, Room 101). Students need to get signatures of their advisors and the department chair. Some departments have specific requirements for students to be majors. Those requirements are listed below.
Requirements for Admission to a Major in Family and Child Studies
Students must pass ENG 103 or the equivalent and PSY 311 Development I: Child Psychology prior to declaring a major in Family and Child Studies.
Majors and Minors in Family and Consumer Studies
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