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Overview The Children, Youth, and Families program offered by Lesley University integrates multicultural perspectives throughout the course of study as students learn about the influence of class, race and ethnicity, gender, and culture on human development and family patterns. Students may choose to focus on children, adolescents, emerging adults, and/or the family development across the lifespan.The major provides a deep foundation in theoretical and practical knowledge and integrates supervised experiential learning with knowledge acquired in classes.Students may specialize in: Early Intervention (working with children birth to 3 years old with special needs and their families); and Teaching Infants and Toddlers for students interested in obtaining state certification as lead teacher in early child care settings.The program provides students with a strong foundation in family and developmental studies that will prepare them for graduate studies and work in a broad range of professions.Students will be able to:critically analyze and assess key interdisciplinary theories of child, youth, and family studies.examine the impact of social institutions, structures and processes on childhood and youth.critically analyze the influence of class, race and ethnicity, gender, sexuality and culture on childhood and family patterns.demonstrate the ability to present knowledge acquired, arguments, and analyses effectively in both oral and written forms.critically evaluate and conduct social science research on childhood, youth, and family issues.CareersJob opportunities for graduates in this field are projected to increase by over nine percent in the next ten years. Common job titles include:Social WorkerDirector of Social ServicesYouth CounselorCase ManagerCase WorkerFamily AdvocateCommunity Manager I want to find another Bachelor Course

The Children, Youth, and Families program offered by Lesley University is designed to engage students in the study of children, youth, and family within the framework of multiple, interconnected contexts: community, culture and society.

Disciplines

SociologyGender & Sexuality Studies

Requirements

Academic Requirements

gpa

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Other Requirements

1Official SAT/ACT test scores (without essay) will be required for applicants to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and for applicants to both undergraduate collegesStudents applying to BFA programs in the College of Art and Design must also submit a digital portfolio of 12-20 pieces.If you are dually enrolled in college coursework or simply taking some college level classes, you may submit official college transcripts electronically through a variety of secure sites such as, but not limited to; Parchment, Credential Solutions, E-Scrip Safe, Clearinghouse, Naviance/Common Application, JST Services

Children, Youth, and Families