Child and Adolescent Development, Option in Elementary School Settings, B.S.

Bachelor of Science in Child and Adolescent Development

The Bachelor of Science in Child and Adolescent Development requires a minimum of 51 units in the major, including a nine-unit basic core completed by all majors and 42 units in one of the following four options: Early Childhood Development; Elementary School Settings; Adolescent/Youth Development; and Family and Community Contexts.

A “C” (2.0) or better is required in all courses applied to the major. Course prerequisites are strictly enforced.

Option in Elementary School Settings (42 units)

The option in Elementary School Settings (ESS) is designed for students interested in teaching at the elementary school level and emphasizes an understanding of cognitive, physical, and socio-emotional development, subject-matter knowledge, and consideration of pedagogical strategies and programs that promote academic achievement as well as other positive developmental outcomes for elementary school children.

• CAS 300 - Elements of Effective Professional Communication (3)
• CAS 301 - Inquiry and Methodology in Development (3)
• CAS 310 - Assessing and Observing Development (3)
• CAS 325A - Conception through Age 8 (3)
• CAS 325B - Age 9 through Adolescence (3)
• CAS 490T - Senior Seminar in Child and Adolescent Development (3)

Fieldwork Courses (6 units)

• CAS 394 - Practicum Seminar in Child and Adolescent Development (2)
• CAS 394L - Practicum in Child and Adolescent Development (1)

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• CAS 474 - Practicum Seminar in Development in School Settings (2)
• CAS 474L - Practicum in Development in School Settings (1)

Topical Developmental Courses (18 units)

Total (93 units)