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Child Development Major
Goals of the Major
The interdisciplinary major (major code 08231) in child development prepares students for a variety of professional specialities. Graduates with competencies in this major find positions in preschools, day care centers, schools, hospitals, clinics, residential institutions, counseling centers, mental health centers, public welfare agencies, family service agencies, family planning clinics, community programs, business and industry, and government agencies. Students may prepare for teaching credentials and specialized certification (e.g., a teacher of single/multiple subjects in elementary or secondary education, or a family life educator by completing a 15-unit certificate program). A child development major provides preparation for graduate study in child or family development, social work, counselor or special education, law and the social sciences. Descriptions of career opportunities of the major and ways to meet credential and certification requirements are available from the undergraduate adviser.
View the Child & Family Development Undergraduate Brochure: Undergraduate_brochure
A minimum of 49 upper division units to include Child and Family Development 335, 353A, 353B, 353C, 370, 375A, 375B, 375C, 537, 560, 575, 578, 590, 598 and one of the two specializations below:
Child Development Specialist:
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Child and Family Development 377, 378A (1unit) and 378B (1unit) or 378D (1unit), 380, 477, and 577
Family Development Specialist:
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Child and Family Development 378C, 378D, 536, & nine units selected with the approval of the program advisor
Additional Graduation Requirements:
In order to graduate, all Child and Family Development majors are required to complete the equivalent of 3 units or 120 hours (minimum) in one of three study areas with the pre-approval and written consent of the undergraduate advisor. The three areas are: Study Abroad; Research; Community-Based Learning.
All students will enroll in CFD 598 to develop their reflective learning portfolios to demonstrate the ways in which they are meeting the program goals and learning outcomes.
Follow the appropriate catalog for General Education (G.E.) graduation requirements and the requirements of the Child Development major:
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A student may follow the GE requirements in effect during the year entered SDSU or another campus in the CSU system or a California Community College, provided that continuous attendance, (as defined in the SDSU General Catalog) was maintained.
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A student may follow the General Catalog that is currently in effect at the time of entrance to SDSU or the General Catalog that is in effect at the time of graduation.
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A student may follow the Child Development major requirements of the General Catalog that is current (in effect) at the time of the declaration of the major or that is in effect at the time of graduation.
Child Development Minor
The minor in child development consists of a minimum of 19 units to include Child and Family Development 270, 270L (1 unit), Psychology 101 and 12 upper division units selected from Child and Family Development courses.
Courses in the minor may not be counted toward the major, but may be used to satisfy preparation for the major and general education requirements, if applicable. A minimum of six upper division units must be completed in residence at San Diego State University.
Family Life Education Certificate
The purpose of this certificate program is to prepare students for careers in family life education. The program is designed for individuals working on degrees in child development and health science. It also provides a self-improvement opportunity for people seeking employment, promotion, or upward mobility on the job.
Ten areas of specialization are offered. In addition, internship hours are required. Contact the Undergraduate Advisor, Pamela Gardner, for more information.
Last Modified 11/9/11 08:41
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