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Work domestically or internationally, with refugees, foster children, orphans, anti-human trafficking efforts, or related fields.
Learn about effective and helpful attitudes, approaches, and practices in serving at risk populations and breaking cycles of vulnerability in children and families. This holistic scholar-practitioner approach will help you understand and equip others to meet the emotional, physical, and spiritual needs of vulnerable children.
You will take unique courses that focus on issues such as the continuum of care for children, transitioning children from institutional care to family-based care, human trafficking, working with refugees, violence against children, and family strengthening.
The OVC major incorporates classes from Global Studies, Education, Social Work, Missions, Sustainability and Psychology. This range of knowledge will equip our graduates to serve non-profit, missions, non-governmental (NGO), or governmental work as they feel called.
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Gain real-world exposure to local and global issues that vulnerable children face by participating in two internships—one local/national and one international. This multi-angle perspective of orphan care teaches cultural biases, identifies differences in ethical issues, and builds humility and sensitivity.
Learn more about why other students chose Orphaned and Vulnerable Children as a major.
Students interested in course descriptions and academic policies can check out our Undergraduate Catalog.
A Taylor liberal arts education will prepare you to live and work in a fast-changing world. It also goes a step further: laying a strong spiritual foundation that cultivates wisdom. You’ll become a well-versed individual, equipped with critical thinking skills, a lifelong love of learning, and an appreciation for God’s creation.
This interdisciplinary major can stand alone with a 9-12 credit hour focus area in a related field. However, the OVC major is designed to pair well with other majors or minors depending on interests and future goals.
OVC students study trends in orphan/childcare and interventions, fundraising, non-profit management, and health—all of which will be complemented by hands-on experience. They will also have the opportunity to attend conferences such as CAFO (Christian Alliance for Orphans) and Lost Sparrows Trauma Conference.
Contact
Kevin Johnson
Department Chair and Associate Professor of History & Global Studies
765-998-5302
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