Child Development
Departmental Affiliation: Education
The Child Development major provides an interdisciplinary approach to the understanding of young children as individuals and as members of society. Courses in this major are those specifically relevant to child development in the departments of psychology, education, sociology, and English. The Child Development Major is recommended primarily for individuals who seek careers working with children and their families in child care, educational, or social service settings. Graduates are eligible to qualify for the Child Development Teacher Permit under the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Students who plan to complete this major at the outset of their college careers may elect to take courses in their first two years in the Early Childhood Education program at the Doheny Campus.
Child Development Bachelor of Arts
Course Requirements
I. Education
EDU 32/ 132
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Observation and Curriculum Planning
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(3)
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EDU 33/ 133
ART 145 MUS130 INT 194A
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Visual & Performing Arts for the Young Child
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Arts & Crafts in the Classroom and
Creative Music Experience and
Intro to Drama and Dance
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(3)
(3)
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EDU 37/ 137
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Infant/Toddler Development and Care
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(3)
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EDU 191
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Child Development Practicum
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(3)
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II. Psychology
PSY 1
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Introduction to Psychology
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(3)
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PSY 12
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Child/Human Development
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(3)
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PSY 113
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Learning in Children & Adolescents Across Cultures
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(3)
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PSY 118
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Intervention of Children with Disabilities
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(3)
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PSY 139
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Child Abuse and Family Violence
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(3)
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III. Sociology 3 Upper division units required
SOC 6
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The Family, Child and Community
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(3)
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OR
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SOC 104
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The Family
AND
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(3)
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SOC 102
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Sociology of Children
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(3)
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IV. English (minimum 6 units, chosen from the following):
ENG 104
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Expository Writing
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(3)
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OR
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ENG 105
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Advanced Composition
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(3)
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OR
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ENG 106
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Creative Writing
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(3)
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AND
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ENG 134
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Children's Literature
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(3)
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V. Biology (minimum 3 units, chosen from the following):
BIO 10
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Health Science
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(3)
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*BIO 112
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Human Nutrition
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(3)
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*Needs approval of advisor
VI. Minimum 30 upper division units, including the required courses listed above
Students may petition the Child Development Advisor to substitute other relevant courses in the program.
Total units in the interdisciplinary major areas: 42
Plus General Studies requirements and electives totaling 124 semester units.
All courses are described in the respective department listings.
Child Development Minor
Course Requirements
18 units from the following
(12 units must be upper division)
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Required courses (9 units)
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PSY 12
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Child/Human Development
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(3)
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SOC 6
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Family, Child, and Community
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or
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SOC 104
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The Family
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(3)
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SOC 102
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Sociology of Children
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(3)
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(Course not selected may be included as an elective.)
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EDU 191
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Child Development Practicum
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(3)
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May be replaced with a major-related practicum if practicum involves direct work with children (infant through age 13). Must be approved by minor advisor. Submit: name of instructor, location of practicum, & description of involvement with children prior to inclusion in the minor.
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Acceptable substitute courses: NUR 162 & 163, PSY 124, SOC 197A or B
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Electives (select nine units from):
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PSY 113
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Learning in Children & Adolescents across Cultures (Fall)
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(3)
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PSY 118
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Intervention of Children with Disabilities
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(3)
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PSY 139
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Child Abuse and Family Violence (Fall & Spring)
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(3)
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ENG 134
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Children's Literature (Fall & Spring)
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(3)
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*ART 145
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Arts & Crafts in the Classroom
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(1)
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*MUS 130
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Creative Music Experience
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(1)
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*INT 194A
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Introduction to Drama & Dance
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(1)
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*Must be taken as a set.
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Courses offered on the Doheny Campus and
include observation in the Child Development Center
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EDU 132
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Observation & Curriculum Planning (Spring)
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(3)
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EDU 137
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Infant/Toddler Development & Care (Fall)
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(3)
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