该专业是跨学科的，允许学生在历史，文学和全球背景下学习童年。童年研究专业的学生将了解儿童与文化之间的关系，以及经济，社会和政治条件如何影响儿童的生计和福利。学生还将探索成人对童年的看法如何影响儿童的待遇方式，儿童在当代社会中的作用以及儿童的权利。毕业生将获得必要的分析技能，以有效地与儿童一起工作，对儿童时期和青春期的多样化途径表示赞赏，并对全球儿童的福利做出承诺。童年研究专业的文学学士学位课程为学生提供了通识文学的坚实基础，以及在儿童方面的人文和社会科学观点方面的坚实背景。学位课程使学生为儿童研究的创新研
The major is interdisciplinary and allows students to study childhood in historical, literary, and global contexts. Childhood studies majors will understand the relationship between childhood and culture, as well as how economic, social, and political conditions influence children's livelihoods and welfare. Students will also explore how adult views on childhood have influenced the ways children were treated, the role of children in contemporary society, and children's rights. Graduates will gain the analytic skills necessary to work effectively with children, gain an appreciation for the diversity of paths through childhood and adolescence, and have a commitment to the welfare of children throughout the world. The Bachelor of Arts program in Childhood Studies provides students with a strong foundation in the liberal arts and a strong background in both humanistic and social science perspectives on children. The degree program prepares students for innovative research in childhood studies or to become leaders in childhood related social practice and policy.