BA in Child and Adolescent Development (Educational Contexts)
Units required for Major: 48-49
Total units required for BA: 120
Program Description
Child and Adolescent Development is the study of the biological, physical, socio-emotional, and cognitive growth and development of the child from conception through emerging adulthood. Using theory, empirical research, and practice, this rigorous academic program prepares students to work as agents of social change with diverse populations of children, adolescents, emerging adults, and families in a variety of areas, including education, advocacy, research, policy, counseling, and/or other settings.
Students earning the BA in Child and Adolescent Development with a concentration in Educational Contexts will be able to utilize developmental research and theory in their teaching practices to support student learning in various educational contexts. This concentration is appropriate for students interested in working with individuals from birth to emerging adulthood, including elementary school and special education and/or preparation for advanced degree and professional programs.
This concentration in Educational Contexts seeks to prepare students to understand and apply developmental perspectives and engage in ethical and reflective practices within the educational context. Recognizing that a developmental perspective is essential to effective teaching, the concentration prepares students to consider the diverse physical, cognitive, cultural, linguistic, behavioral, social, and emotional needs of children and their families in the teaching and learning process. Depending on the career trajectory chosen, additional professional training and/or exams may be required (e.g., Teaching Credential, Subject Matter Requirements).
A grade of "C-" or higher is required for all coursework in the Child and Adolescent Development major.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Foundation Courses (10 Units) | ||
| CHAD 101 | Career and Major Exploration in Child and Adolescent Development | 2 |
| CHAD 123 | Qualitative Methods in Human Development 1 | 4 |
| CHAD 133 | Quantitative Methods in Human Development 2 | 4 |
| Required Core Courses (18 Units) | ||
| CHAD 131 | Language Development | 3 |
| CHAD 135 | Culture and Human Development | 3 |
| CHAD 137 | Cognitive Development | 3 |
| CHAD 138 | Social and Emotional Development | 3 |
| CHAD 156 | Child and Adolescent Development in Context | 3 |
| CHAD 190 | Capstone in Child and Adolescent Development | 3 |
| Required concentration courses (20-21 Units) | ||
| CHAD 35 | Child and Adolescent Development 2 | 3 |
| CHAD 35F | Human Development and Elementary Field Experience | 3 |
| or CHAD 35E | Early Childhood Field Experience | |
| CHAD 136 | Developmental Experiences, Methods and Curriculum | 3 |
| CHAD 150 | Literacy Development for Monolingual and Multilingual Children | 3 |
| EDUC 100A | Educating Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Settings | 2 |
| EDUC 100B | Educating Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Settings Lab | 1 |
| EDUC 170 | Introduction to Bilingual Education: Policies, Principles, Programs, and Practices | 3 |
| Education Elective: Choose from list | 2 - 3 | |
| Total Units | 48-49 | |
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CHAD 123 and CHAD 133 are not recommended to be taken in the same semester.
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Course also satisfies General Education (GE)/Graduation Requirement.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| EDUCATION ELECTIVE: CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING | ||
| ART 133 | Art Education for Children | 3 |
| CHAD 141 | History of Childhood: Interdisciplinary Perspectives | 3 |
| CHAD 142 | Development of Learning and Memory | 3 |
| CHAD 143 | Mind and Brain in Developmental Context | 3 |
| CHAD 145 | Contemporary Issues in Human Development | 3 |
| CHAD 147 | Influences of Public Policy on Children & Adolescents | 3 |
| CHAD 157 | Infant and Toddler: Development and Care | 3 |
| CHAD 172 | Identity Development | 3 |
| EDUC 120 | Literature For Children | 3 |
| EDUC 121 | Multicultural Children's Literature | 3 |
| EDUC 124A | Tutoring Children in Mathematics | 2 |
| EDUC 125A | Tutoring Children in Reading | 2 |
| EDUC 127A | Field Experience in After School STEM Programs | 2 |
| EDUC 158 | Latinas/os/x in Education | 3 |
| EDUC 160 | Urban Education | 3 |
| EDUC 165 | Sex Role Stereotyping in American Education | 3 |
| EDUC 169 | Cross-Cultural Bridges: A Humanist Approach to Education | 3 |
| EDUC 172 | Pedagogy and Academic Language Skills in Hmong for Bilingual Educators | 3 |
| EDUC 173 | 3 | |
| EDUC 175A | Pedagogy and Academic Language Skills in Spanish for Bilingual Educators (Multiple Subjects) | 3 |
| EDSP 101 | Becoming an Education Specialist | 3 |
| EDSP 119 | Legal and Social Foundations of Inclusive Education | 3 |
| KINS 172 | Movement Education | 3 |
| PUBH 136 | School Health Education | 2 |
Specialization options
General Education Requirements1
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Area A: Basic Subjects (9 Units) | ||
| A1 - Oral Communication | 3 | |
| A2 - Written Communication | 3 | |
| A3 - Critical Thinking | 3 | |
| Area B: Physical Universe and Its Life Forms (7-13 Units) | ||
| B1 - Physical Science | 3 | |
| B2 - Life Forms | 3 | |
| B3 - Lab (Note: Lab experience to be taken with one of the following: B1, B2 or B5) | 1 | |
| B4 - Math Concepts 7 | 0 - 3 | |
| B5 - Additional Course (Any B to reach 12 units) - Take upper-division course to complete Area & upper division requirements. 2 | 0 - 3 | |
| Area C: Arts and Humanities (9-12 Units) 3 | ||
| C1 - Arts 4 | 3 | |
| C2 - Humanities | 3 | |
| C1/C2 - Area C Course 5 | 3 | |
| C1/C2 - Area C Course - Take upper-division course to complete Area & upper division requirements. 5 | 0 - 3 | |
| Area D: The Individual and Society (3-6 Units) | ||
| Area D Course | 3 | |
| Area D Course | 0 | |
| Area D Course - Take upper-division course to complete Area & upper division requirements. | 0 - 3 | |
| Area E: Understanding Personal Development | ||
| Area E Course 6 | 0 | |
| Area F: Ethnic Studies (3 Units) | ||
| Area F Course | 3 | |
| Total Units | 31-43 | |
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Students interested in elementary teaching are strongly urged to select courses that will assist in preparation for the CSET examination (see Subject Matter waiver program).
To help you complete your degree in a timely manner and not take more units than absolutely necessary, there are ways to use single courses to meet more than one requirement (overlap). For further information, please visit the General Education page.
Note: There is no way to list all possible overlaps so please consult with a professional advisor. The Academic Advising Center can be visited online, by phone (916) 278-1000, or email.
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Area B5 fulfilled by Math 107A if enrolled in Subject Matter waiver program
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Students enrolled in the Subject Matter waiver program are exempt from the 9 unit lower division requirement in Area C
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Area C1 fulfilled by ART 133 if enrolled in Subject Matter waiver program
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MUSC 101 and HIST 132 together satisfy Area C unit requirements if enrolled in the Subject Matter waiver program
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Satisfied by the major, counts for GE
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If take STAT 1 or MATH 17, counts as a major elective
Graduation Requirements1
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Requirements (required by CSU) (3-9 Units) | ||
| American Institutions: U.S. History | 0 - 3 | |
| American Institutions: U.S. Constitution & CA Government | 3 | |
| Writing Intensive (WI) | 0 - 3 | |
| Graduation Requirements (required by Sacramento State) (9 Units) | ||
| English Composition II | 3 | |
| Race and Ethnicity in American Society (RE) | 0 | |
| Foreign Language Proficiency Requirement | 6 | |
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To help you complete your degree in a timely manner and not take more units than absolutely necessary, there are ways to use single courses to meet more than one requirement (overlap). For further information, please visit the General Education page.
Note: There is no way to list all possible overlaps so please consult with a professional advisor. The Academic Advising Center can be visited online, by phone (916) 278-1000, or email.