San Diego State University
About the Program
The interdisciplinary major in child development prepares students for a variety of professional specialties. 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). The 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.
Program Overview
| Area | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|
| Child/Human Development | 50% | |
| Family Studies | 50% |
Address & Contact Information
Undergraduate Program
- Principles of Family Development
- Principles of Child Development Lab
- Human Development Across the Lifespan
- Child, Family, and Community
- Learning Environments & Developmentally Appropriate Practice
- Interactions in Families
- Parenting the Young Child
- Parenting the School-Aged Child
- Parenting Teens and Young Adults
- Research Methods
- Human Development: Infant Toddler
- Human Development: Early/Middle Childhood
- Human Development: Adolescence & Adulthood
- Adult Supervision in Child & Family Development Programs
- Practicum Experiences with Infants & Toddlers
- Preschool & Kindergarten Laboratory Experiences
- Child & Family Development Laboratory Experiences
- Promoting Behavior Support and Classroom Organization in Early Childhood Settings
- Administration of Child Development Programs
- Divorce & Remarriage
- Child Abuse & Domestic Violence
- Theories of Socio-Emotional Development
- Public Policy & Professional Ethics in Child & Family Development
- Conflict Resolution Across the Lifespan
- Children with Special Needs
- Children with Special Needs Lab
- Theories & Approaches to Emotional Regulation in Childcare Settings
- Advanced Field Experiences
- Ecobehavioral Assessment & Intervention
- Special Study
The interdisciplinary major in child development draws from many fields of study, including biology, psychology, and sociology, and prepares students for a variety of professional specialties. Graduates with competencies in this major find positions in preschools, day care centers, schools, hospitals, clinics, residential institutions, counseling centers, mental health centers, social services and public welfare agencies, family service agencies, family planning clinics, community programs, business and industry, and government agencies.
Graduate Program
- Divorce and Remarriage
- Child Abuse and Domestic Violence
- Conflict Resolution Across the Life Span
- Public Policy and Professional Ethics in Child and Family Development
- Advanced Administration of Child Development Programs
- Children with Special Needs & Lab
- Advanced Studies in Child and Family Development
- Theories of Socio-emotional Development
- Seminar in Family Processes
- Seminar in Human Development
- Advanced Field Experiences
- Research Methods and Program Development
- Special Study
- Thesis
- Thesis Extension
- Comprehensive Examination Extension
Master's Level
CFLE Information
NCFR recognizes schools offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs with course work that follows the Standards and Criteria required for approval as a Provisional Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE). NCFR approval allows the school to offer their graduates the opportunity to apply for Provisional Certification using the Abbreviated Application process. The CFLE Checklist represents the courses that meet the CFLE criteria at that school. Students must complete all the courses on a checklist in order to qualify to apply for the CFLE designation through the Abbreviated Application process.
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The Department of Child and Family Development offers interdisciplinary graduate study leading to the Master of Science degree in child development. Graduates qualify for administrator, coordinator, or service provider positions in preschools, day care centers, schools, hospitals, hospice centers, 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. Graduates also qualify as community college instructors and can continue their education for the doctoral degree in human development or a related field.
Certificate Programs:
The EC-SEBRIS certificate program is an interdisciplinary program focusing on professional preparation and skills enhancement of early childhood educators who work with young children who demonstrate socio-emotional and behavioral problems and their parents.
The Family Life Education certificate 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.