Child Development, B.S. in Applied Arts and Sciences

(Major Code: 08231) (SIMS Code: 330909) (SIMS Code: 330912 - SDSU Global Campus)

All candidates for a degree in applied arts and sciences must complete the graduation requirements listed in the section of this catalog on “Graduation Requirements .”

A minor is not required with this major.

Preparation for the Major

(27-28 units)

These prerequisite 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
CFD 270 - Human Development Across the Lifespan Units: 3
CFD 270L - Principles of Observation: Child Development Laboratory Units: 1-3 (one 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
PSY 280 - Statistical Methods in Psychology Units: 4
or
SOC 201 - Elementary Social Statistics Units: 3 But not both.
or
A three unit elementary statistics course But not both.

Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement

Passing the Writing Placement Assessment with a score of 10 or 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.

Major

A minimum of 53 upper division units to include:

And Two Units from

CFD 378A - Laboratory Experiences: Infants/Toddlers Units: 1-3 (one unit)
CFD 378B - Laboratory Experiences: Preschool/Kindergarten Units: 1-3 (one unit)
CFD 378C - Laboratory Experiences: Elementary Through Secondary Schools Units: 1-3 (one unit)
CFD 378D - Laboratory Experiences with Children and Families Units: 1-3 (one unit)

Electives

Students may take more than one capstone course to fulfill the 12 units of electives.

With the approval of the undergraduate adviser, 12 elective units selected from:

Study Abroad

Courses taken as part of study abroad may count toward the completion of the child development degree. Students must consult with the undergraduate adviser to make sure their selection of classes will qualify.

Research

Selected topics are determined by the department. Contact the undergraduate adviser for directions to register for CFD 499 . Students may go through an application process to be matched with a faculty member overseeing various research opportunities.

Community Based Learning

Students work directly with children and service providers in preselected community outreach programs/agencies to further their career and professional development. Students register in CFD 497 and work under supervision of faculty as well as service providers.

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.

CFD 598 - Reflective Learning Portfolio Units: 1

Capstone Requirement

Three units must be selected from CFD 497 , CFD 499 , or study abroad. If students wish to complete more than one capstone option, they may do so to fulfill program electives.