If you?re passionate about working with young children and their families, our graduate programs in early childhood development and education can prepare you for a rewarding career. Potential roles include: Work as a parent educator, Administer children's programs in schools or in the community, Work in public and private agencies focused on children and families, Work as a family/child advocate, Become a Child Life Specialist and work with children in a healthcare, setting, Work in the early childhood intervention field, Inform policy regarding best practices for working with children and, families, Teach at the college and university level, Conduct research.