Child Development, Emphasis in Early Childhood Special Education Integrated Teacher Education (ITEP), B.S. in Applied Arts and Sciences

Preparation for the Major

(27-28 units)

Preparation for the major courses may not be taken Cr/NC. The minimum grade in each class is C (2.0) or better.

• CFD 135 - Principles of Family Development Units: 3 (1 unit)
• CFD 270 - Human Development Across the Lifespan Units: 3 (1 unit)
• CFD 270L - Principles of Observation: Child Development Laboratory Units: 1-3 (1 unit)
• CFD 272 - Child, Family, and Community Engagement Units: 3
• CFD 275 - Learning Environments and Developmentally Appropriate Practices Units: 3
• CFD 278 - Nutrition, Health, and Safety for Children Units: 2
• BIOL 100 - General Biology Units: 3
• PSY 101 - Introductory Psychology Units: 3
• SOC 101 - Introductory Sociology: The Study of Society Units: 3

• Choose One:

• PSY 280 - Statistical Methods in Psychology Units: 4

• or

• SOC 201 - Elementary Social Statistics Units: 3

• or

• STAT 119 - Elementary Statistics for Business Units: 3

• or

• STAT 250 - Statistical Principles and Practices Units: 3

• or

• A three unit elementary statistics course

Note

To be admitted to the child development major, students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.40. To qualify for admission to the child development major with an emphasis in integrated teacher education (CFD ITEP), students must have a GPA of 2.70 or better.

Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement

Completing one of the approved upper division writing courses (W) with a grade of C (2.0) or better. See Graduation Requirements for a complete listing of requirements.

Major

A minimum of 36 units to include

• CFD 335 - Interactions in Culturally Diverse Families Units: 3
• CFD 354 - Parenting: Context, Research, and Application Units: 3
• CFD 370 - Research, Assessment, and Evaluation of Children and Families Units: 3
• CFD 375A - Human Development and Learning: Infant/Toddler Units: 2
• CFD 375B - Human Development and Learning: Early/Middle Childhood Units: 2
• CFD 378A - Laboratory Experiences: Infants/Toddlers Units: 1-3 (1 unit)
• CFD 378B - Laboratory Experiences: Preschool/Kindergarten Units: 1-3 (1 unit)
• CFD 380 - Early Language and Literacy Development in a Linguistically Diverse Society Units: 3
• CFD 537 - Child Abuse and Family Violence Units: 3
• CFD 560 - Theories in Socio-Emotional Development Units: 3
• CFD 580 - Observation and Assessment of Young Children’s Environments and Relationships Units: 3
• CFD 585 - Family Involvement and Engagement with Young Children: Work with Families at Risk Units: 3
• GEN S 420 - Disability and Society Units: 3
• SPED 450 - Classroom Adaptations for Special Populations Units: 3

Credential Requirements

• SPED 526 - Characteristics and Education of Students with Physical, Health, and Sensory Impairments Units: 3
• SPED 527 - Special Education in a Pluralistic Society Units: 3
• SPED 528 - Young Children with Disabilities and Their Families Units: 3
• SPED 530 - Issues in Autism Units: 3
• SPED 543 - Educational Programs and Services for Young Children with Disabilities: Preschoolers Units: 3
• SPED 553 - Behavioral Strategies and Supports for Students with Disabilities Units: 3
• SPED 560 - Applications of Technology for Individuals with Disabilities Units: 3
• SPED 562 - Collaboration, Legislation, and Educational Planning in Special Education Units: 2
• SPED 980D - Advanced Practicum in Special Education: ECSE: Infant/Preschool Units: 1-12 (6 units, infant toddler / 6 units, preschool)

Additional Requirements for Teaching Credential

CFD ITEP students must maintain a 3.0 GPA on credential courses in order to be recommended for a preliminary credential in Early Childhood Special Education at the end of their program. 

Additional Requirements for the Education Specialist Credential in Early Childhood Special Education

This credential requires completion of Preliminary Education Specialist requirements (included in this program), followed by completion of the Clear Professional Induction Specialist requirements within five years of employment in an authorized setting.