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

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

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.

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

(12 units)

12 units of additional CFD courses ranging from 300 to 599. Elective courses include: 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 to include:

Study Abroad

Study abroad course sections to selected in consultation with the undergraduate advisor to include:

ED 450 - Study Abroad Units: 1-3

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.

CFD 499 - Special Study Units: 1-3

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.

CFD 497 - Field Experience in Child and Family Development Programs Units: 3

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.