Child Development

The objective of the Child Development concentration is to provide students with a rich knowledge base of content, pedagogy and technology to address the diverse learning needs of a multicultural population.  Some of the places where this knowledge can be applied are in day care centers and elementary schools. Students must select the three required courses and any two of the remaining courses:

CD 200 (required)                           3 units
Child, Development and Community Interrelationships

EDU 250 (required)                         3 units
Field Experience in the Classroom

CD 453 (required capstone course) 3 units
Research in Child Development

Select two of the following courses:

CD 351                                          3 units
Cultural Dimensions Related to Child Development

CD 352                                          3 units
Cognitive and Language Development in Early Childhood

CD 454                                          3 units
Practicum in Early Childhood Education II

ETH 265                                        3 units
Minorities in the U.S. 

PSY 325                                        3 units
The Exceptional Child

Curriculum Summary

General Plan

General Education Courses                    49 units

      - Lower Division     40 units

      - Upper Division       9 units

Liberal Studies Courses                         77 units

- Lower Division      31 units

- Upper Division       31 units

- Concentration       15 units                         

Total                                                    126 units

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies General Education Courses

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies Major Courses

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies Graduation Requirements