Children's adovcate

Child and Youth Studies, Individualized Studies

The field of education has many pathways to make an impact in the lives of children and families. In the individualized studies specialization, you have the flexibility to create your own path to achieve your career goals.

Student Opportunities 

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Create an individualized plan focused on early childhood education, middle childhood education or language and literacy development; or create a unique program

Classroom teaching

Education that broadens your perspective of community education, enhances your teachings skills, and prepares you to work in a variety of education environments.

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Participate in education research in the community

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Community Internship – a yearlong internship and culminating capstone project to apply what you’ve learned and share skills with the community

Career Paths

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Administrator, Teacher, Home Visitor

Community-Based Early Care and Education Programs

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Caseworker, Regulatory Specialist

Government Agencies

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Education Director, Outreach Coordinator, Volunteer Coordinator

Community Action Organizations

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Education Specialist

Youth Development Organizations and Arts Organizations

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Education Liaison

Public/Private Partnerships

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Museum Educator, Program Coordinator

Museum Programs

Non-profit program manager
Program Manager

Non-profit Organizations

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Service Coordinator, Family Support Coordinator, Policy Analyst

Advocacy Organizations

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Tutor, Program Manager

Tutoring and School Support Programs

Or pursue a graduate-level teacher licensing program. 

Get in touch with the recruitment team.

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Get in touch with advising team.

Declaring a Major

Deadline to apply

November 1,

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Apply to Ohio State

Ohio State is in the process of revising websites and program materials to accurately reflect compliance with the law. While this work occurs, language referencing protected class status or other activities prohibited by Ohio Senate Bill 1 may still appear in some places. However, all programs and activities will be administered in compliance with the law as of June 27, 2025.