10/1/25, 3:22 p.m. - Campus Alert Update: All Clear – Thurgood Marshall Library

The Bowie State University Department of Public Safety (BSUPD), in coordination with the Prince George's County Police Department, Maryland State Police and FBI, has completed a thorough search of the Thurgood Marshall Library and surrounding area. The safety incident has been deemed not credible. An all clear has been issued by BSUPD, and the library is open for normal operations. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our Bowie State community safe.

Child & Adolescent Studies Major

Child & Adolescent Studies Minor

The Department of Sociology and Child Studies offers a minor for non-majors. Through this programs, students explore specific interests that align with their career goals while pursuing a major in a different field.

Minor

Students seeking to minor must meet with a faculty advisor to design a program based on the students' needs and program requirements. See an academic advisor for list of approved courses.

Child & Adolescent Studies Minor

This minor provides students with a broad understanding of child and adolescent development, legal and ethical considerations, sociological issues and family dynamics. The interdisciplinary approach to studying children and teens will prepare students to work with young people in a variety of settings.

Child & Adolescent Studies Minor Core Requirements in the Undergraduate Catalog