Child Development Major

Department Affiliation: Psychology

The Child Development major provides an interdisciplinary approach to the understanding of children as individuals and as members of society. Courses in this major are those specifically relevant to children and families within the departments of psychology, education, sociology, art, music and English. The major in Child Development is recommended primarily for students who seek careers working with children and families in child care, educational, hospital child life, or social services settings.

Course Requirements for B.A. Degree in Child Development (including 30 upper division units)

I. Psychology

        Psychology 1        Introduction to Psychology

        Psychology 12      Child/Human Development

        Psychology 112    Careers and Observations in Child Development Settings

        Psychology 113    Child and Adolescent Development/Learning Across Cultures

        Psychology 191    Child Development Internship

II. Sociology (1 of the following courses; 3 upper division units)

       Sociology 6         The Family, Child and Community

       Sociology 104      Sociology of the Family

III. Art or Music (3 units chosen from the following)

       Art 5                  Fundamentals of Art

       Music 6/106        Varieties of Music

       Art 145               Arts and Crafts in the Classroom

       Music 130           Creative Music Experiences

       Int 194A             Introduction to the Visual and Performing Arts

       Art 2                  Design 1

       Art 173               Multiculturalism and the Visual Arts

       Music 116           Music of World Culture

IV. Education (3 units, chosen from the following)

       Education 32      Observation and Curriculum Planning

       Education 36      Emergent Math and Science in a Preschool Classroom

       Edu 33/133        Visual and Performing Arts for the Young Child

V.  English (6 units, chosen from the following)

       English 104         Expository Writing        OR

       English 105         Advanced Composition OR

       English 106         Creative Writing           AND

       English 134         Children's Literature

VI. Biology (3 units, chosen from the following)

       Biology 10         Health Science

       Biology 112       Nutrition  (needs approval from advisor)