Child development and early childhood education majors will be trained to work with
families, parents, young children and those who impact the development and well being
of children. Graduates will gain the skills necessary to be employed in a variety
of educational and social settings.
Developed under the principle that students seeking careers in the field of Education
and Special Education should receive high quality training, the mission of the Education/Special
Education major is to present its students with a sequence of studies that is comprised
of up to date research and is grounded in developing an understanding of typical and
atypical development, the special education referral process, teaching methods and
materials which are applicable to Education and Special Education learning environments.
Students enrolled in the Department of Human Services Concentration of Education and
Special Education will gain knowledge and skills necessary to be employed as Teacher
Assistants in the public or private K – 12 schools, Early Intervention Centers, Residential
Group Homes and Community Day Programs.
The Program will meet the wide-ranging needs of our diverse student population not
only through rigorous academic courses, but also, through an array of required internships
in a variety of field placements.
Social Work majors will be trained to be social service providers in a wide variety
of agency programs and community settings with clients of all ages.
Gerontology majors will be trained to assist elder clients with daily living, physical
care, recreation and supportive companionship. Graduates will gain the skills necessary
to be employed in settings such as nursing homes, adult day care centers, senior centers
and some hospitals.
Mental Health majors will be trained to assist people with emotional problems and
mental illness. Graduates will gain the skills necessary to be employed in group homes,
hospitals, mental health agencies, community centers and assisted living programs.
Substance Abuse majors will be trained in clinical skills that prepare them for employment
in prevention, early intervention and rehabilitative treatment programs with adolescents
and adults.
Early Childhood Education Certificate students will be trained to improve their knowledge
and skills in early childhood development and childcare.
Social Services Certificate students will be introduced to the field of social services.