Welcome to the Community, Family and Child Studies Division. The Community, Family and Child Studies Division is dedicated to meeting local, regional and national needs of the community for quality training in human services, and child and youth services. It is designed to equip students with the skills necessary to meet the increased demands for qualified professionals. These programs combine classroom instruction, field experience and interdisciplinary skills.
Students interested in Community, Family and Child Studies may obtain requirement information from the Admissions and Records office. Additional information about the sequence of course offerings, class schedule, program costs and job opportunities can be obtained by consulting a faculty advisor or by attending a program advising session. To schedule a faculty advising appointment, contact the Division of Community, Family and Child Studies on Main Campus in the North Rivers Commerce Center (Bldg. 940, Room 114), or call 843.574.6529.
General Information
The Division offers programs that prepare students to enter some of the nation's fastest-growing occupations. These programs include Early Care and Education, Early Childhood Development, Child Care Management, School-Age and Youth Development, Early Childhood Special Education, Infant and Toddler Development, and Food Service Specialist. Within the Human Services field, a growing body of data supports the need for practitioners trained and skilled in the specific areas of family violence and addictions/substance abuse. In the tri-county there has also been a significant increase in the number of retirees, indicating a need for professionals skilled in gerontology.
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