Become a Skilled Advocate for Children and Families
Families are one of the most important building blocks of our communities. You can make a positive impact on the lives of families while helping build stronger communities with a Bachelor of Arts degree in children and families from University of Michigan-Dearborn.
Upon graduation, you’ll have a deep understanding of child development and the myriad social, economic, and cultural challenges families face in today’s complex world. But most importantly, you’ll have skills to help families improve their lives.
Where a Children and Families Degree Will Take You
Your courses and experiences at UM-Dearborn will prepare you for a huge variety of opportunities to embrace your passion. Our graduates work as educators in Head Start and childcare centers, serve as teachers or administrators in programs for young children, help power agencies that advocate for young people and families, develop policies in government agencies, and more. Some of our students pursue graduate studies in psychology, education, social work, and other areas.