A national leader in the growing field of childhood studies program, Rutgers–Camden focuses its research and teaching on the issues, concepts, and debates that surround the study of children and childhoods. Through a multidisciplinary approach, the curriculum provides students with a strong background in both humanistic and social science perspectives on children. This approach prepares students for careers in many areas, including social services, youth programming, education, and public policy.
Childhood studies has emerged as a prominent field that is transforming research on children. Only a handful of undergraduate and master’s degree programs in childhood studies exist, and Rutgers–Camden is the first in the nation to offer a PhD in childhood studies.
Learn more about the Department of Childhood Studies at Rutgers–Camden.
Dual Degree Program (BA/MA)
Childhood studies majors interested in graduate school should consider applying to the BA/MA dual degree program during the spring term of their junior year. Qualified students can earn their bachelor’s and master’s degrees in five years by taking two graduate-level courses during their senior year. These two courses fulfill undergraduate and major requirements and are billed at the undergraduate tuition rate.
Highlights
- The Department of Childhood Studies presented the first Outstanding Graduating Senior Award to Stephanie Seay in May 2011. Students who will receive their degree in fall 2011 or spring 2012 are encouraged to contact the department to apply for the 2012 award.
- In May 2011, the department hosted an international conference, "Multiple Childhoods/Multidisciplinary Perspectives: Interrogating Normativity in Childhood Studies," which connected Rutgers-Camden students with scholars, community members, and other students from around the world.
- Dr. Charles Watters is editor-in-chief of the International Journal of Migration, Health, and Social Care.
- Dr. Daniel Cook is an editor of one of the premier childhood studies journals: Childhood: A Journal of Global Child Research.
- Dr. Susan Miller is an editor of the Journal of the History of Childhood and Youth, which has been nominated for Best New Journal by Johns Hopkins Press. Read more here.
Programs
- Major (BA)
- Minor
- Graduate programs (MA and PhD)
- Dual degree program (BA/MA)
