With the variety of meetings during Majors Week, many students who are still unsure as to what type of career to pursue are given the opportunity to attend panels that provide in depth information about a specific field. The Education and Child Development majors meeting on April 23 in Fountain Hall, enlightened the students who attended on what steps to take next in the child development field.

“You must respect children and listen to them to be in this field,” said Child Development professor Catherine Miller. “You must gain experience with different types of children to get a job you love.”

Careers in Education and Child Development must be delicately chosen and with that in mind, students must be hyperaware of how they treat children, whether they have special needs, are taught in a faith-based environment, or need certain amounts of attention.

“I was always so sure I would become a child psychologist,” said Child Development faculty Cynthia Sheaks-McGowan. “I realized I was too sensitive for it and decided to directly work with young children.”

Although most jobs that involve Education and Child Development require rigorous training and education, the students and majors who are passionate about working with children will do whatever they can to make a difference in a child’s life.

“I’m not a child development major yet,” said Communications major Amy Brand, 19. “But after this meeting I might definitely consider it. Working with kids is something I would like to do,”

As students in this field continue to prepare for their seemingly rewarding careers, they are doing their best to adjust to the perspective of children. Students understand and respect that they have the responsibility of molding the young minds of tomorrow.