Units required for Major: 52
Total units required for BA: 120
Program Description
The Child and Adolescent Development concentration in Early Development, Care and Education seeks to prepare students to understand and apply developmental perspectives and engage in ethical and reflective practices working with young children from birth through 8 years of age and their families.
This concentration is appropriate for students interested in working with diverse groups of young children and families in early childhood settings including early care and preschool settings and/or as preparation for advanced degree and professional programs. Upon completion of the BA in Early Development, Care, and Education, graduates are eligible for the Child Development Teacher Permit.
This concentration offers core curricula and fieldwork in early childhood development and pedagogy while highlighting family engagement in the context of family, culture, language, and society. Substantive training in language acquisition and literacy for early childhood Dual Language Learners and their families is embedded within the concentration. Students will be able to utilize developmental research, theory, and fieldwork in early childhood development settings to engage, support and improve their pedagogical practice working in early childhood settings.
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 1 | 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 (24 Units) | ||
| CHAD 23 | Observation and Assessment in Child Development | 3 |
| CHAD 35 | Child and Adolescent Development 2 | 3 |
| CHAD 35E | Early Childhood Field Experience | 3 |
| CHAD 134 | Development of Young Children as Mathematical and Scientific Thinkers | 3 |
| CHAD 136 | Developmental Experiences, Methods and Curriculum | 3 |
| CHAD 139 | Educational Play: Theory and Practice | 3 |
| CHAD 150 | Literacy Development for Monolingual and Multilingual Children | 3 |
| CHAD 191 | Early Childhood Education Practicum | 3 |
| Total Units | 52 | |
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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.
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. 4 | 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. 4 | 0 - 3 | |
| Area D: The Individual and Society (6-9 Units) | ||
| Area D Course | 3 | |
| Area D Course | 3 | |
| Area D Course 2 | 0 | |
| Area D Course - Take upper-division course to complete Area & upper division requirements. 4 | 0 - 3 | |
| Area E: Understanding Personal Development | ||
| Area E Course 2 | 0 | |
| 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 STAT 1, they will meet Area B4.
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Department offers students a "select from the following" option:
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) 4 | 0 | |
| Foreign Language Proficiency Requirement 5 | 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, 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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Required in Major; also satisfies Graduation Requirement.
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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
The following roadmaps are sample planning resources. Please consult your academic advisor and Academic Catalog for graduation requirements as you develop your individualized academic plan.
Child and Adolescent Development (Early Development, Care, and Education), BA: 4-Year Roadmap
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Units | |
| CHAD 35 | Child and Adolescent Development | 3 |
| GE Area 1A - English Composition 2 | 3 | |
| GE Area 1C - Oral Communication 2 | 3 | |
| GE Area 5B - Biological Science 2 | 3 | |
| GE Area 5C - Laboratory 2 | 1 | |
| Units | 13 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CHAD 33 | Quantitative Reasoning in Human Development | 3 |
| CHAD 35E | Early Childhood Field Experience | 3 |
| GE Area 1B - Critical Thinking 2 | 3 | |
| GE Area 6 - Ethnic Studies 2 | 3 | |
| GR American Institutions (GOVT) 2 | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| First Semester | ||
| ENGL 20 | College Composition II | 3 |
| GE Area 3A - Arts 2 | 3 | |
| GE Area 4 - Social & Behavioral Sciences 2 | 3 | |
| GE Area 5A - Physical Science 2 | 3 | |
| Foreign Language Semester 1 2 | 4 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CHAD 23 | Observation and Assessment in Child Development | 3 |
| CHAD 101 | Career and Major Exploration in Child and Adolescent Development | 2 |
| GE Area 3B - Humanities 2 | 3 | |
| Foreign Language Semester 2 2 | 4 | |
| Elective of Choice | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| First Semester | ||
| CHAD 123 | Qualitative Methods in Human Development | 4 |
| CHAD 135 | Culture and Human Development | 3 |
| CHAD 136 | Developmental Experiences, Methods and Curriculum | 3 |
| Upper Division GE Area 5 or 2 - Science or Mathematical Concepts/Quantitative Reasoning 2 | 3 | |
| Elective of Choice | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CHAD 131 | Language Development | 3 |
| CHAD 133 | Quantitative Methods in Human Development | 4 |
| CHAD 150 | Literacy Development for Monolingual and Multilingual Children | 3 |
| Upper Division GE Area 3 - Arts or Humanities 2 | 3 | |
| Elective of Choice | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| First Semester | ||
| CHAD 134 | Development of Young Children as Mathematical and Scientific Thinkers | 3 |
| CHAD 137 | Cognitive Development | 3 |
| CHAD 139 | Educational Play: Theory and Practice | 3 |
| CHAD 191 | Early Childhood Education Practicum | 3 |
| Elective of Choice | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| 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 |
| Upper Division GE Area 4 - Social & Behavioral Sciences + Writing Intensive 2 | 3 | |
| Elective of Choice | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Total Units | 121 | |
Child and Adolescent Development (Early Development, Care, and Education), BA: 2-Year Roadmap
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Units | |
| CHAD 101 | Career and Major Exploration in Child and Adolescent Development | 2 |
| CHAD 123 | Qualitative Methods in Human Development | 4 |
| CHAD 135 | Culture and Human Development | 3 |
| CHAD 136 | Developmental Experiences, Methods and Curriculum | 3 |
| Upper Division GE Area 5 or 2 - Science or Mathematical Concepts/Quantitative Reasoning 2 | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CHAD 131 | Language Development | 3 |
| CHAD 133 | Quantitative Methods in Human Development | 4 |
| CHAD 150 | Literacy Development for Monolingual and Multilingual Children | 3 |
| Upper Division GE Area 3 - Arts or Humanities 2 | 3 | |
| GR American Institutions (GOVT) 2 | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| First Semester | ||
| CHAD 134 | Development of Young Children as Mathematical and Scientific Thinkers | 3 |
| CHAD 137 | Cognitive Development | 3 |
| CHAD 139 | Educational Play: Theory and Practice | 3 |
| CHAD 191 | Early Childhood Education Practicum | 3 |
| Upper Division GE Area 4 - Social & Behavioral Sciences + Writing Intensive 2 | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| 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 |
| GR American Institutions (US History) 2 | 3 | |
| Elective of Choice | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Total Units | 61 | |
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Any course not completed in the first semester should be taken in the second or a later semester.
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Please see General Education/Graduation Requirement course options.
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Please see an academic advisor for elective options.