Careers in Child Studies
There are numerous career opportunities available to individuals who are pursuing majors that may involve working with children, including elementary education, child development, communication disorders, health education, leisure services and studies, and social work. The representative job titles, employers and resources listed below provide a sampling of career options for individuals wanting to pursue careers working with children.
Sample Occupations
Educational
| Coach/Scout | Health Educator |
| Child Care Worker | Preschool Teacher |
| Children's Librarian | Child/Family School Social Worker |
| Elementary School Teacher | Special Education Teacher |
| Elementary School Counselor | Teacher Assistant |
Social Service
| Abuse Counselo | Mental Health Counselor | Audiologist |
| Adoption Counselor | Recreation Therapist | Dietitiam and Nutrionist |
| Child Advocate | School Psychologist | Nurse Practioner |
| Child Welfare Worker | Social Worker | Pediatrician |
| Family Therapist | Speech Pathologist | Pediatric Dentist |
| Child Life Specialist | Youth Services Coordinator | Pediatric Rehabilitation Counselor |
| Head Start Family Worker | Child Protective Services | School Nurse |
| Juvenile Officer | School Counselor | Rehabilitation Therapist |