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Family and Child Studies

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Contact Information

Chair:  Deborah Krichbaum, Ph.D. 
Contact: Susan Ganz
Hall Memorial Building (HMB)  S135

TTY: 202-448-6918
Voice: 202-448-6918

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The family and child studies profession prepares men and women for careers serving children and families. The Child Development Specialization curriculum offers classroom instruction and field experiences that focus on developing the competencies required for work with children and youth in group settings. Career opportunities include child care centers, public and private nursery schools, preschool programs, after-school programs, and agencies that serve children and their families.


Declaring a Major

Requirements for Admission to a Major in Family and Child Studies

Students must have a GPA of 2.5 or above to declare a major in Family and Child Studies.

    Majors and Minors in Family and Consumer Studies
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