Program Purpose and Student Learning Objectives

Purpose. The Child Development Major prepares students to be Christ-centered, service-focused mentors to young children, focused on fostering their development physically, socially, emotionally, spiritually, and cognitively.

The Child Development Major builds on Point University’s mission, values, and Core Curriculum (General Studies and Character Core) to accomplish the following student learning objectives:

Objective 1: Develop professionals who can evaluate and respond to young children’s behavior, communication, and characteristics in the context of develop-mentally-appropriate expectations.

Objective 2: Develop professionals who use constructivist philosophy in preparing materials, environments, curricula, and activities to foster and enhance young children’s growth and development.

Objective 3: Develop professionals who are familiar with and able to apply knowledge about the key elements of history, philosophical models, laws, trends, and issues related to young children’s development and education.

Objective 4: Develop professionals who act as mentors and role models as they minister to children and their families, demonstrating a Christ-centered, service-focused attitude of collegiality, professionalism, reflection, and ethical behavior.

Objective 5: Develop professionals who are prepared to respond appropriately, lovingly, and non-judgmentally to the diverse needs, abilities, individual characteristics, and cultural practices of the young children and families they serve.

ODP.BSCD - BS Child Development (online)

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