Child Development & Early Education (Ph.D.)

Department of Human Development, Family Studies, and Counseling

The PhD in child development & early education covers advanced content in child growth, development and early education, with options to study specific age groups from infancy through adolescence. Students receive integrative and interdisciplinary training in theory, application and research as well as advanced training in research methodology, statistics and qualitative analysis.

Degree Level
Doctorate
Program Delivery
Online
Hybrid
Area(s) of Study
Child/Human Development and Family Science/Studies
Development (child, adolescent, human, gerontology, or family)
Accreditations
Accreditations Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)