Applied Child Development and Child Care and Early Childhood Education

Developmental studies deals with the analysis of biological, environmental, and social factors that influence both individual and group development. This University of Winnipeg joint program is offered in cooperation with Red River College and College Universitaire de Saint-Boniface. The strength of this program is that it capitalizes on the expertise of each institution, providing a blend ofacademic and practical experience. You may begin this joint study program at any of the three institutions.Our graduates are poised to take on a leadership role in childcare in Manitoba. They may find employment in government and non-government agencies dealing with childcare services or human service-oriented professions. Positions include child care centre personnel, supervisors, and program directors. Graduates may also find work as family and community support facilitators, child-life therapists, or staff specializing in programs for the developmentally delayed and other children with special needs.

Field of study: Early Childhood Education and Teaching