Child and Family Development, Minor

Program Overview

UNC Charlotte’s Cato College of Education offers a Minor in Child and Family Development. Students can build on their interdisciplinary education with this Minor, which provides a curriculum to acquire an understanding of early childhood education issues and insights into the role of families, as well as the role of childcare in out-of-home experiences.

Cato College of Education

Program Contact

Office of Teacher Education Advising and Licensure

teal@charlotte.edu

704-687-8725

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Child and Family Development, Minor at a Glance

Students who declare the minor are required to complete six courses. Some of the required courses have prerequisites, so students should declare the Minor in Child and Family Development as early as possible to plan their schedule. Students declaring the minor as sophomores and juniors can usually complete the degree on schedule. Students interested in the minor should begin taking classes as early as possible after declaration.

Delivery

Hybrid

credit hours

18 credit hours

duration

Full Time 12-16 months, Part Time avg. 2-2.5 years

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