Tornado activity: New London-area historical tornado activity is near Minnesota state average. It is 2% greater than the overall U.S. average. On 7/11/2008, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 18.4 miles away from the New London city center injured 2 people.
Childrenâs studies and the study of childhood is an interdisciplinary field of study in which pedagogy and research examines themes specific to infants, children, and adolescents. Several universities through the world are now starting to develop programs that focus only on the study of youth populations.
Common coursework includes religious studies, child psychology, family studies and communication. Youth ministry programs often have internship requirements that offer experience under the direction of a pastor or youth minister. Students who enroll in programs without these opportunities can usually volunteer within a church's youth program as a youth group leader, children's choir assistant or daycare provider.