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[quote=Anonymous]She may want to consider a broad undergraduate major to start and then as her specific interests are refined, select a specialization. She may need to do a post-bac certificate or accelerated undergrad-masters program for some particular specializations/licensing but she'll be broadly prepared for a range of things. Human Development and Family Services tend to be the broad category that lead to social work, community development work, non-profit org work with children and families etc. Can work directly with families or in administration of programs etc. Educational Psychology--prepares her for both research based work (e.g., data analysis on program efficacy), assessment coaching in schools, program evaluation-- and individual educational consulting, tutoring etc. This is a good option for people who initially want to work directly with kids but also want to impact a broader system in education. Education--she could go for elementary education certification Special education--specific certification for various disabilities (e.g. ABA certification in autism) or broad special education Developmental psychology: This can prepare for both clinical work with individuals or broader research work. Clinical psychology--this leads to direct work as a psychologist--usually requires graduate degree. Pediatric health services--a whole range of professions --most require post-graduate work Much of the broad coursework will tick the boxes to be an early childhood educator while she's in college--that's a common 'part-time'/summer job for college students--there will likely be on-campus daycares etc.[/quote]
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