Bachelor of Science in Child & Family Services
Western Kentucky University

Program Details

Learn about children and families, developing an understanding of their needs when you enroll in an online early childhood education degree. You will study the critical principles that help you work with these groups as you gain entry-level competencies for child and family life.  

The curriculum covers such topics as:

  • Nutrition
  • Family relations
  • Developing age-appropriate curriculum
  • Child development and assessment
  • Parenting

You will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the real world through a required internship.

Choose to complete an elective track in either Child Development or Family Development.

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100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

Western Kentucky University is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

High School or Equivalent

Admission Tests

ACT/SAT

Application Requirements

Official High School Transcript/GED Score