Child, Family and Society (CFS)

Eager to complete your BA degree with an academic concentration in the dynamic field of Early Childhood Education? Antioch's new BA concentration in Child, Family and Society provides a responsive educational program for experienced early educators or those just beginning their career. Antioch's experiential approach recognizes the value of life experience while offering carefully sequenced courses designed to challenge assumptions, enhance knowledge and promote critical participation in the field.

CFS takes a systems approach to the important role of families and schools as nurturing settings to support thriving child development, in a fast changing society. Within a community of learners, CFS students will explore contemporary issues in early childhood education, child development and learning theory, inquiry and contemporary research in ECE, models of early education, developmentally appropriate curriculum for young children and the important laws and requirements related to the field. Specific focus will be given to the partnership between families and school settings, access and inclusion, and cultural competence.

With an Antioch BA degree, concentration in Child Family and Society, you will be prepared to be a leader and advocate for the holistic development of young children in your classroom, your school and your community.

Required Child, Family, & Society (CFS) Courses

Current Issues in Child, Family & Society
Theories of Personality
Child Psychology
Latino Community in American Society
Theories of Language and Cognition
Language Acquisition and Development
Models of Early Childhood Education
Curriculum Development for Young Children
Group Dynamics
Social Psychology
CFS Practica (Infant/Toddler; Preschool; School Age; Literacy; ECE Models)