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Western Kentucky University

Name Western Kentucky University
Address 1906 College Heights Blvd.
Bowling Green, KY 42101
Phone 270-745-0111
Website www.wku.edu
Degree
Bachelor's Bachelor of Arts in Family & Consumer Sciences, Child Studies Concentration
Accreditation Body
  NCATE: Southern Conference Association of Colleges and Schools
Program
Name WKU Online Learning
Website www.wku.edu/online/bach-programs/ba-childstudies.php
Description The Bachelor of Arts in Consumer & Family Sciences, Child Studies Concentration, is designed to develop understanding of children and their needs. Students gain knowledge of the intellectual, physical, social and emotional principles critical to working with children. The program, which leads to the bachelor of arts degree, includes courses on nutrition, family relations, developing age appropriate curriculum, child development and assessment, psychology and parenting. Students will have the opportunity to apply this knowledge through practical experiences in a variety of settings through the required internship.
Total Credits Required 128 credit hours
Prerequisites
Education High school diploma. High school transcripts and ACT or SAT scores must be submitted.
Delivery Method
OnLine Blackboard
Specific Technology Requirements
Computer Windows 2000 and Windows XP, Mac OS X 10.2 or better
Internet Access Cable or DSL recommended
E-Mail Required.
Software •Microsoft Office is required
Contact
Name Janet Fugate, Faculty
Communication
Telephone-Land 270-745-4352
E-Mail janet.fugate@wku.edu Send Email