Early, relationship-based intervention can support a young
child’s emotional and behavioral development and help at-risk
children and their families prevent future developmental issues.
In this concentration, you will explore how serious
developmental problems can be screened for early in life and
study an infant’s developmental cycle as it relates to
interaction with family, society, and the culture in which he or
she lives. Working in an increasingly diverse field that
combines areas such as special education, pediatrics, social
work, public policy, and physical and occupational therapy, an
early intervention specialist acts as a consultant for parents,
caretakers, physicians, and teachers in the development of the
brain, emotions, and behavior of young children. You will have
the opportunity to study the prevention, assessment, and
treatment of socioemotional problems, all in the context of
children’s primary relationships. If you anticipate working with
bilingual children, consider taking our Dual Concent