Child Development (CHDV)

Assistant Professor: Cheria Lane-Mackey, Ed.D.

The Child Development program leads to multidisciplinary career opportunities related to human development, education and well-being of children and families. Participants of the program will select from a wide range of courses, including-but not limited to-social work, business, government and education.

The program's goal is to prepare participants for career paths that span a variety of entry level professional positions in settings such as:

Administration of programs for children, youth & elderly
Private/Non-profit service
Child and family policy management and administration
Child and family services advocacy
Early childhood education
Head Start program
Social Service case manager
Much, much more!

To be admitted to the Child Development Program students must:

First, qualify for admission to Southern University and A&M College. Go to www.subr.edu
Declare a major in Family and Consumer Sciences with a concentration in Child Development (College of Sciences and Agriculture)
Be properly advised for effective matriculation and academic success

The curriculum sheet with course requirements is provided during the student's initial advisement session.