陕西一高校开设"婴幼儿发展与健康管理"专业 培养托育人才 中新网西安10月13日电 (记者 党田野)位于西安城南的陕西学前师范学院是一所以教师教育为主、以培 养学前教育师资为特色的高校。2025年4月，陕西学前师范学院获批全国首个普通本科"婴幼儿发展与健 康管理"专业。今年开学季，学校迎来了该专业的首批新生。 图为陕西学前师范学院"婴幼儿发展与健康管理"专业学生正在上课。党田野 摄 近日，陕西学前师范学院副校长李明军在接受记者采访时表示，该专业的课程体系注重理论与实践深度 融合，旨在培养既懂专业又善应用的复合型人才。 "根据国家卫健部门统计，我国现有3岁以下婴幼儿约3000万名，其中超过三成家庭存在入托需求。然 而，全国婴幼儿实际入托率仅为7.86%，托育服务供给与需求之间存在显著差距。"李明军称，面对这 一现实，学校开设"婴幼儿发展与健康管理"专业，着力培养兼具专业素养与管理能力的复合型人才，为 国家托育事业的高质量发展提供坚实支撑。 编辑：张澍楠 广告等商务合作，请点击这里 记者走进陕西学前师范学院看到，"婴幼儿发展与健康管理"专业的学生正在老师的带领下，学习理论知 识、体验VR教学设备。校方介绍，截至目 ...

Core Viewpoint - The establishment of the Infant Development and Health Management major aims to address the increasing demand for childcare services in China, particularly for dual-income families facing challenges in infant care [2][5][10]. Group 1: Industry Demand and Challenges - There is a significant demand for childcare services, with approximately 30% of families with infants under three years old seeking such services [2]. - The infant care industry is experiencing a structural talent shortage, with only 500,000 certified caregivers nationwide, and less than 10% holding a bachelor's degree [3]. - The current workforce lacks comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in infant development assessment and family nurturing guidance [3]. Group 2: Educational Initiatives - The Ministry of Education has included the Infant Development and Health Management major in the 2025 undergraduate program directory, with Shandong Women's University and Shaanxi Preschool Normal University being the first institutions to offer this program [1][4]. - The new major focuses on cultivating professionals who can provide quality infant care and education, emphasizing the need for interdisciplinary knowledge in medicine, education, management, and psychology [7][10]. Group 3: Curriculum and Training - The curriculum includes essential courses such as infant physiology, psychology, nutrition, and disease prevention, aiming to develop comprehensive caregiving and assessment skills [8]. - The program's core objectives are to ensure graduates can care for infants, assess their development, guide families, manage childcare institutions, and engage in lifelong learning [8][9]. Group 4: Employment Opportunities - Graduates of the new major will find employment opportunities in various sectors, including childcare service centers, kindergartens, early education centers, and community health services [10]. - The industry is expected to grow significantly, with increasing recognition of the professional value of childcare workers and improved career prospects and income levels [10][11].

Core Viewpoint - The establishment of the Infant Development and Health Management major aims to address the increasing demand for childcare services in China, particularly for dual-income families facing challenges in finding reliable care for their children during work hours [4][5][6]. Group 1: Industry Demand and Challenges - There are approximately 30 million infants under the age of three in China, with over 30% of families expressing a need for childcare services [5]. - The childcare industry is experiencing a structural talent shortage, with only 500,000 certified caregivers nationwide, and less than 10% holding a bachelor's degree [6]. - Existing childcare workers often lack systematic knowledge and practical skills in infant development assessment and family nurturing guidance [6]. Group 2: Educational Initiatives - The Ministry of Education has included the Infant Development and Health Management major in the 2025 undergraduate program directory, with Shandong Women's University and Shaanxi Preschool Normal University being the first institutions to offer this program [4][8]. - The new major aims to cultivate professionals who possess comprehensive skills in infant care, family education support, and management of childcare institutions [8][10]. Group 3: Professional Development and Career Opportunities - Graduates of the Infant Development and Health Management major will have diverse employment opportunities in childcare service centers, kindergartens, early education centers, and community health services [10][11]. - The industry is expected to see increased recognition of professional value and improved career development pathways, along with better income prospects for childcare workers [11]. Group 4: Skills and Qualities for Success - Candidates for the major should have a genuine love for children and possess patience, as working with infants requires understanding their unique needs and behaviors [12]. - The program emphasizes the importance of systematic professional training and the ability to provide individualized support for each child's development [12].