BA in Child and Adolescent Development (Social and Community Contexts)
Units required for Major: 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.
The concentration in Social and Community Contexts is appropriate for students interested in working with diverse groups of children, adolescents, emerging adults, and families in community, social, government or counseling settings and/or for advanced degree and professional programs.
The concentration in Social and Community Contexts seeks to prepare students to support developmental trajectories of children, adolescents, and emerging adults through application of theory and research into practice with diverse community settings. This concentration fosters students’ abilities to apply ecological perspectives and engage in ethical and reflective practices within the local and professional community. Graduates will be able to communicate developmental research to various audiences and collaborate with community stakeholders that provide resources to support the strengths of diverse individuals.
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 1 | 4 |
| Required Core Courses (18 Units) | ||
| CHAD 131 | Language Development | 3 |
| CHAD 135 | Culture and Human Development | 3 |
| CHAD 156 | Child and Adolescent Development in Context | 3 |
| CHAD 137 | Cognitive Development | 3 |
| CHAD 138 | Social and Emotional Development | 3 |
| CHAD 190 | Capstone in Child and Adolescent Development | 3 |
| Required Concentration Courses (12 Units) | ||
| CHAD 30 | Human Development 2 | 3 |
| or CHAD 35 | Child and Adolescent Development | |
| CHAD 30C | Human Development and Fieldwork in Community and Social Contexts 5 | 3 |
| or CHAD 35E OR CHAD 35F | ||
| CHAD 146 | Fostering Healthy Youth Development | 3 |
| CHAD 147 | Influences of Public Policy on Children & Adolescents | 3 |
| Developmental Depth Electives (6 Units) | ||
| Select 6 units from the approved Developmental Depth Elective List 3 | 6 | |
| General Electives (3 Units) | ||
| Select 3 units of approved General Electives List 4 | 3 | |
| Total Units | 49 | |
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CHAD 133 and CHAD 123 are not recommended to be taken in the same semester.
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Course also satisfies General Education (GE)/Graduation Requirement.
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Students are required to select an additional 6 units of approved electives to gain expertise in specific areas of developmental theory and/or application by choosing from the approved "Developmental Depth Electives" list.
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Students are required to select an additional 3 units of approved electives to gain a greater understanding of development in social and community settings from courses across the university.Students may select courses from an approved list of "General Elective List".
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CHAD 30C is recommended for the Social and Community Contexts concentration, while CHAD 35E and CHAD 35F are recommended for the Educational Contexts concentration.
Developmental Depth Elective List
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CHAD 139 | Educational Play: Theory and Practice | 3 |
| CHAD 143 | Mind and Brain in Developmental Context 1 | 3 |
| CHAD 157 | Infant and Toddler: Development and Care | 3 |
| CHAD 142 | Development of Learning and Memory | 3 |
| CHAD 172 | Identity Development | 3 |
| CHAD 130 | Parent Education | 3 |
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If a student chooses to take this course, it will also meet Area B5.
General Elective List
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Cultural Diversity 1 | ||
| Art Education for Children | ||
| Developmental Experiences, Methods and Curriculum | ||
| History of Childhood: Interdisciplinary Perspectives 1 | ||
| Contemporary Issues in Human Development (Pending Approval, CHDV 145 will meet WI requirement) 1 | ||
| Apprenticeship in Advanced Child Development | ||
| Infant and Toddler: Development and Care | ||
| Internship in Child & Adolescent Development | ||
| Special Problems | ||
| Family Communication | ||
| Literature For Children | ||
| Multicultural Children's Literature 1 | ||
| Typical & Atypical Developmental Characteristics and Outcomes for Young Children with Disabilities Typical & Atypical Development Characteristics and Outcomes for Young Children with Disabilities Lab (Must take 130A and 130B together) | ||
| Introduction to Counseling 2 | ||
| Power, Privilege and Self Identity in Counseling 2 | ||
| Child and Family Psychopathology 2 | ||
| Urban Education 1 | ||
| Sex Role Stereotyping in American Education 1 | ||
| Legal and Social Foundations of Inclusive Education | ||
| Ethnic America 1 | ||
FACS 156 | ||
| Family Communication | ||
| Issues in Parenting | ||
| Multicultural America | ||
| Movement Education | ||
| Professional and Public Service Ethics | ||
| Psychological Aspects of Death and Dying | ||
| Community Organization | ||
| Leadership and Fundraising for Non-profit Organizations | ||
| Introduction to Statistics 1 | ||
| Crosscultural Theory and Practice: Issues of Race, Gender and Class 1 | ||
| The Child and the Law | ||
| Child Welfare Services | ||
| Children's Theatre |
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Course also satisfies General Education (GE)/Graduation Requirement.
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Cannot be used for both major electives and for the Minor in Counseling.
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 3 | 0 - 3 | |
| B5 - Additional Course (Any B to reach 12 units) - Take upper-division course to complete Area & upper division requirements. 3 | 0 - 3 | |
| Area C: Arts and Humanities (9-12 Units) | ||
| C1 - Arts | 3 | |
| C2 - Humanities | 3 | |
| C1/C2 - Area C Course | 3 | |
| C1/C2 - Area C Course - Take upper-division course to complete Area & upper division requirements. 3 | 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. 3 | 0 - 3 | |
| Area E: Understanding Personal Development | ||
| Area E Course 2 | 0 | |
| Area F: Ethnic Studies (3 Units) | ||
| Area F Course | 3 | |
| Total Units | 31-43 | |
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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.
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Required in Major; also satisfies GE.
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Department offers students a "select from the following" option:
- If student chooses to take CHAD 143 for their developmental depth elective, they will meet Area B5.
- If student chooses to take CHAD 141, EDUC 121, HRS 161, or PHIL 102 for their general elective, they will meet upper division Area C.
- If student chooses to take ANTH 101, CHAD 145, EDUC 160, EDUC 165, ETHN 100, or SWRK 102 for their general elective, they will meet upper division Area D.
- If a student chooses STAT 1 for their general elective, they will meet an Area B4.
Graduation Requirements1
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Requirements (required by CSU) (3-9 Units) | ||
| American Institutions: U.S. History 2 | 0 - 3 | |
| American Institutions: U.S. Constitution & CA Government | 3 | |
| Writing Intensive (WI) 3 | 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 4 | 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.
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Department offers students a "select from the following" option:
- If student chooses to take ANTH 101 for their general elective, they will meet the U.S. History graduation requirement.
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Department offers students a "select from the following" option:
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If not satisfied before entering Sacramento State, it may be satisfied in General Education Area C2 (Humanities). "C- or better required." The alternative methods for satisfying the Foreign Language Proficiency Requirement are described here: https://www.csus.edu/college/arts-letters/world-languages-literatures/foreign-language-requirement.html