Child Development Careers Quiz

Stephanie wants to work in the field of child development and become a child psychiatrist. This degree requires a/an:

• bachelor's degree.

• graduate degree and above.

• associate's degree.

• technical training certificate.

Which is an example of work in the field of child development that requires a 4-year college degree?

• Becoming a nurse aide and working in a children’s ward

• Being a cook for a large children’s camp

• Being a dental hygienist who teaches children how to brush their teeth

• Teaching special education children in the elementary school

Jake has a graduate degree and helps children who have large- and small-motor impairments or challenges. Which child development-related career is this?

• Child care consultant

• Genetic counselor

• Physical therapist

• Teacher

Claire went to school to learn technical skills required to check prenatal development of fetuses. Which child development-related career is this?

• Au pair

• Midwife

• Paramedic

• Sonographer

Which is an example of entry-level work in the field of child development?

• Becoming a child psychologist to enjoy helping children with problems

• Cleaning children’s teeth and teaching them good dental hygiene

• Specializing in helping children with their unique dietary needs

• Working as a nanny in Mrs. Jones’ home caring for her two children

Dana worked at a summer camp for girls where she was in charge of games and crafts for eight-year-olds. Which child development-related work is this?

• Activities director

• Babysitter

• Children’s dietitian

• Director of child care center

Which is an example of work in the field of child development that requires an associate’s degree?

• Being this week’s visiting storyteller at the community media center

• Cleaning children’s teeth and teaching them good dental hygiene

• Teaching first grade at the local elementary school

• Working at the university as a parent educator

Daniel has a medical degree from a well-respected university and works with patients from infancy through age eighteen. Which child development-related career is this?

• Pediatrician

• Play therapist

• Special education teacher

• Teacher assistant

Irma has a medical degree and specializes in caring for women who are pregnant. Which child development-related career is this?

• Hygienist

• LPN

• OB/GYN

• RN

Jason helps his neighbors on weekends by keeping their children while they go out to dinner. Which child-development-related work is this?

• Babysitter

• Family court judge

• Nanny

• Puppeteer