Eddie Said:

How much do Child Development Specialists make? Is it a career worth pursuing?

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Average salary: $53,623
You would only know if its worth pursuing for you
=)

Julia Said:

What can you do with a bachelors degree in Child Development?

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The answer to your second question ,sadly, is no. There were a number of studies on Head Start that were not favorable in regards to pre-school being a precursor to academic growth. Research something called FACES study. This meta study found that while immediate measurable scores in areas like cognition were higher (than other disadvantaged children) the long term benefits were hardly noticeable. This is very significant because early childhood education and its validity has/will come into the fire. Obviously this study has its controversy......look this up!!! This is but one small reason that this occurs. In my opinion it is tangible/intangible argument that I could write forever on......I digress. I worked in CA for a while as a preschool teacher then discovered the boys and girls club. I would suggest that this is an option along with girls inc. With your degree you could have opportunity to advance in these organizations with a income up to $150,000 in admin. roles. Go to both of these national sites and click on the employment opportunities to see the jobs and $. My hat is off to you and any of the preschool teachers and aides out there. It is a tough job with very very little pay. To soapbox "IT DOES MATTER IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A CHILD........" When our society views early childhood education as important as measurable academics (like many other industrialized countries) then the pay will reflect its obvious importance.

Kay Said:

what high school courses should i take if i want a career as a child psychiatrist?

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Psychiatrists are doctors. So you'll need all of the courses that set you up for college. These include: Life sciences (biology), as much math as you can take, and anatomy if your school has it.