Childhood Studies BA

Interested in working with children in several capacities Childhood studies is the theoretical study of children and childhood. The major is interdisciplinary and allows students to study childhood in historical, literary, and global contexts. Childhood studies majors will understand the relationship between childhood and culture, as well as how economic, social, and political conditions influence children s livelihoods and welfare. Students will also explore how adult views on childhood have influenced the ways children were treated, the role of children in contemporary society, and children s rights. Graduates will gain the analytic skills necessary to work effectively with children, gain an appreciation for the diversity of paths through childhood and adolescence, and have a commitment to the welfare of children throughout the world.