Professional Child Development
The Professional Child Development Option is available on campus and through our distance option. It is intended for individuals who would like to be teachers of young children from birth to age five, directors of early childhood programs, resource and referral specialists, curriculum directors, and other related occupations. 

For our in-state students, a Wyoming Early Childhood Birth-Five Teaching Endorsement is available. It enables students with degrees in this option to teach in at-risk preschool programs in the public schools, developmental centers, and Head Start Programs. For those in the distance program, please check with your local teacher certification board to see if this endorsement will be accepted, since teaching certification varies greatly from state to state.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND COURSES

Professional Child Development Option

Child & Family Studies Minor

Distance Professional Child Development Option

Early Childhood Birth-Five Teaching Endorsement

Admission Criteria, Application Process, and Application Form

Courses Descriptions for Required Coursework in Endorsement Program