Undergraduate

18 minimum course hours

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Child development majors are required to have a minor or a double major.

Bachelor of Science

45 minimum course hours

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Bachelor of Arts

36 minimum course hours

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About the Child Development Major

The major is designed both for students who plan to enter the workforce directly after graduation and for those who plan to attend graduate school. Many of our students pursue graduate degrees in counseling, speech and language pathology, psychology, public health, occupational therapy, and education.

This interdisciplinary degree gives you the opportunity to participate in courses from nine different departments on campus.

1. Become a child development pre-major. This is known as CHDP under the Psychology Department. Talk to your advisor about switching majors. 
2. Apply to the major program. At the beginning of the fall and spring semesters, we will send out the child development application to all pre-majors. All students interested in becoming child development majors must apply to the program.

Requirements to apply:

• Sophomore standing
• Minimum GPA of 2.5
• Clear criminal background check (you will receive a link to complete the background check after submitting your application)
• Completed application
• Have completed or currently enrolled in a CHDV course

Fall deadline: Sept. 1
Spring deadline: Feb. 1

Undergraduate Research

You’ll benefit from our introduction to research and begin earning hands-on experience with the professional research team. Learn more.

TCU McNair Scholars

Our faculty also mentors undergraduate students in a scholars program that’s designed to support academically talented students from traditionally underserved backgrounds in their journey toward their doctorate. Learn more.