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2025-2026 University Catalog 
    
2025-2026 University Catalog

Child Development, B.S.


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(Major Code: 08231) (Academic Plan Code: 330909BSS) (Academic Plan Code: 330912BSE - SDSU Global Campus)

All candidates for a Bachelor of Science degree must complete the graduation requirements listed in the section of this catalog on “Graduation Requirements .”

A minor is not required with this major.

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 ” section for a complete listing of requirements.

Electives


12 units of additional CFD courses ranging from CFD 300 to 599. Students may take 300 to 599 level courses from other departments with advisor permission. Elective units include but are not limited to the following:

Capstone: Reflective Learning Portfolio


This is a required capstone course. Students are required to prepare a portfolio to reflect, integrate, and synthesize their cumulative learning experience acquired in child and family development courses, study abroad programs, involvement in research projects with faculty, and/or internships. The reflective portfolio will be a capstone culminating experience to provide the opportunity to integrate knowledge and understanding of the child and family development curriculum with their academic and personal growth.

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