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Child and Youth Studies: Creative Pedagogies in Education

Immerse yourself in the sociocultural world of teaching and learning in the Creative Pedagogies specialization. Learn to plan, create and facilitate engaging, culturally relevant learning environments to impact the lives of children, youth, families and the communities in which they live.

Program features

Choose a focus on early learners or intermediate and older learners

Learn how to incorporate drama and arts-based learning to build creative, collaborative, and equitable learner-focused programs

Participate in education research in the community

Engage in a community internship – a yearlong internship and culminating capstone project to apply what you’ve learned and share skills with the community

Career Paths

Students who successfully complete the Child and Youth Studies Creative Pedagogies in Education Specialization have a variety of interesting career options, including:

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Administrator, Teacher, Home Visitor

Community-Based Early Care and Education Programs

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Caseworker, Regulatory Specialist

Government Agencies

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Child Life Specialist, Family Liaison

Pediatric Hospitals

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Education Director, Outreach Coordinator, Volunteer Coordinator

Community Action Organizations

Family

Education Specialist

Youth Development Organizations and Arts Organizations

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Education Liaison

Public/Private Partnerships

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Museum Educator, Program Coordinator

Museum Programs

Non-profit program manager

Program Manager

Non-profit Organizations

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Service Coordinator, Family Support Coordinator, Policy Analyst

Advocacy Organizations

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Tutor, Program Manager

Tutoring and School Support Programs

Or pursue a graduate-level teacher licensing program

Degree Requirements

Minimum GPA

2.0 GPA, cumulative

Child and Youth Studies is a non-competitive major.

Curriculum

View Child and Youth Studies Curriculum Sheet

Get in touch with the recruitment team.

Get in touch with advising team.

Declaring a Major

Apply to Ohio State

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