Department of Family and Consumer Sciences

Do you love children? Are you fascinated by human development and relationships? Child development is the field that studies the ways in which children grow and form relationships. Physical, social and intellectual growth is charted through various methods designed by psychologists, based particularly on observation and analysis. For those who want to work with children or on their behalf, child development can provide the perfect foundation.

Overview

The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences at Point Loma offers a major in child development. The program includes courses in nutrition, health, psychology, parenting, family and community relationships, and other relevant areas. If you major in child development at PLNU, you will have the added benefit of our on-campus laboratory preschool.

Special Features:

• Point Loma offers an on-site laboratory preschool
• Child development majors are prepared for a variety of career fields
• Faculty form personal relationships with students to enhance learning
  

Career Opportunities:

The child development major prepares students for careers in schools, business, industry, public and private agencies, and institutions that provide goods, services, education, and information to children and families. Many students have become teachers, school administrators, social service agents, and community service agents.