Students who want to learn practical ways to improve the lives of children and their families may benefit from the study of child development. Through learning to assess developmental needs, scholars may learn how to promote understanding and healthy learning programs in their communities.

Earning a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree is an academic achievement upon completing a series of courses over the course of three or four years. The subjects that are studied in order to earn this degree vary widely under the disciplines of the liberal arts and sciences.