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University Catalog 2009-2011 (PRINTED) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Child Development, B.A.
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The Bachelor of Arts degree in Child Development includes a choice among four options: Option I, which prepares students to work as administrators in preschools, day care centers or youth agencies or to gain entry into careers with children and families such as child life specialist or parent educator; Option II, a California Commission on Teacher Credentialing-approved Elementary Subject Matter Teacher Preparation program for the California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential; Option III, the Blended Elementary Subject Matter Teacher Preparation program designed for students to complete the undergraduate degree program simultaneously with requirements for either a California Multiple Subject Teaching or Special Education Internship Credential; and Option IV, The Elementary Subject Matter Teacher Preparation Option: Directed Electives. This option is designed for transfer students and students at Cal State, L. A. who decide after completing a substantial portion of the regular general education to seek an elementary school teaching credential.
The total number of units required for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Child Development, Option I, General Option, is 180, of which 100-105 units are in the major depending on specialization selected. Consult with an advisor for the specific number of units required in all areas of the degree including GE and free electives.
Students entering the program should plan their course work with a Child and Family Studies adviser. Students seeking a credential should also consult the Charter College of Education. Current information is available in the Child and Family Studies Office and on the Department’s web page.
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Requirements for the Major (100-198 units)
Option I, the General Option, requires a core of 68-69 units of lower and upper division courses plus an area of specialization. The Parenting Specialization requires an additional 32 units; the Early Childhood Program Administration Specialization requires an additional 36 units; the Youth Agency Administration Specialization requires an additional 36 units; and the Child Life/Hospitalized Child Specialization requires an additional 33 units. Option I requires a total of 180 units for completion.
Students seeking to combine the study of Child Development with Elementary Subject Matter can satisfy both goals by following either Option II (the Elementary Subject Matter Teacher Preparation Program), Option III (the Blended Elementary Subject Matter Teacher Preparation Program) or Option IV (the Elementary Subject Matter Teacher Preparation Option: Directed Electives). Option II, The Elementary Subject Matter Teacher Preparation Program, requires 180 units (68 units, plus 112 common core units) for completion.
Option III, the Blended Elementary Subject Matter Teacher Preparation Option, requires the completion of 86 additional units (20 units of required Major area courses, 20 units of Depth courses, and 46 units of Professional Education credential requirements). Option III requires a total of 198 units for completion.
Option IV, The Elementary Subject Matter Teacher Preparation Option: Directed Electives, requires completion of 60 units of General Education at the lower division, 12 units at the upper division and 6 units of graduation requirements (i.e., ENGL 102 and either the Introduction to Higher Education, HHS 101, or Transition to Cal State, L.A. course, HHS 301). It also requires 60 units in the major with the remaining 42 units as recommended electives for preparation for the CSET examination. Students who pass the CSET exam will have the option of taking other coursework. Option IV requires a total of 180 units for completion.
Students should plan their programs with careful attention to prerequisites for upper division courses. Some courses that meet general education requirements are included in the core for Option I. Students in this Option should complete these requirements and other general education requirements before proceeding with the major. Completion of either Option II or III will ensure that all general education requirements are met. Students in Option IV are subject to the general education requirements for nonteaching majors.
A grade of C or higher is required in all courses used to meet the major requirements for the elementary subject matter options (Option II, III, and IV). Option I: General Option (100-105 units)
Core Requirements (68-69 units)
Note:
+ Indicates course meets GE requirement.
* Students following specialization C should take SW 476.
**Open to Honors Program participants only.
Areas of Specialization (32-36 units)
Directed Elective (4 units) with approval of adviser
B. Early Childhood Program Administration (36 units)
C. Youth Agency Administration (36 units)
With careful planning, students can earn the credit certificate in Youth Agency Administration concurrently with this specialization. Interested students should contact the Youth Agency Administration Director, PE 237 (323) 343-4580. The certificate program is described in the section entitled Youth Agency Administration. Required Courses in Related Field (16 units)
Select one course from each of the following four areas: Organizational, Personnel and Fiscal Management
D. Child Life / Hospitalized Child (33 units)
Option II and Option III
Option II: Elementary Subject Matter Teacher Preparation Option (180 Units [68 units, plus 112 Common Core units]) and Option III: Blended Elementary Subject Matter Teacher Preparation Option (198 Units [86 units, plus 112 Common Core units]) Common Core Courses for Option II and Option III (112 Units)
University Requirements (2 units)
Reading, Language and Literature (24 units)
Critical Thinking (4 units)
History and Social Science (20 units)
Visual and Performing Arts (12 units)
Physical Education and Health (8 units)
Human Development (12 units)
Option II: Elementary Subject Matter Teacher Preparation Option (180 units [68 Units, Plus 112 Common Core units])
Students who select this Option must complete a total of 180 units to graduate, of which 112 units must be selected in accordance with the Elementary Subject Matter Teacher Preparation program common core requirements. In addition, students choosing this option must complete 68 units, which consist of 20 units of required major area courses, 20 units of required depth area courses, 20 units for the completion of general education requirements, and 8 units of electives. Students interested in securing a California Multiple Subject Teaching or Special Education Teaching Credential should consult the Charter College of Education section in Academic Programs for the regulations governing all teacher credential programs.
Students completing the requirements of the Common Core, the additional general education requirements listed below, and Option II will have fulfilled all university and general education requirements. Courses for Completion of General Education Requirements for Option II (20 units)
Block C - Select Two Courses from Block C (No C1) (8)
Upper Division GE Theme (12)
Diversity Requirement: If not met with the above courses, select 2 diversity courses from general education program. Human Development Depth Area (20 units)
Required Electives (8 units)
Students complete one 4 unit course of choice as well as the following mandatory course: Option III: Blended Elementary Subject Matter Teacher Preparation Option (198 Units [86 units, plus 112 Common Core units])
Admissions
This option is available to students who:
- Meet the general university requirements for admission as a first year student or a transfer student; and
- If a transfer student, attain a GPA of at least 2.75 in the last 90 quarter units of coursework.
Students who select this option must complete a total of 198 units to graduate, of which 112 units must be selected in accord with the Elementary Subject Matter Teacher Preparation program common core requirements. In addition, students choosing this option must complete 86 units, which consist of 20 units of required major area courses, 20 units of required depth area courses and 46 units of professional education courses. Students interested in securing a California Multiple Subject Teaching or Special Education Internship Credential should consult the Charter College of Education section in Academic Programs for the regulations governing all teacher credential programs.
Students completing the requirements of the common core and Option III will have fulfilled all university and general education requirements. Human Development Depth Area (20 units)
*Open only to Child Development Honors Program participants. Required Professional Education Courses (46 units)
A minimum GPA of 2.75 in the last 90 quarter units is prerequisite to enrollment in EDCI 300 or EDSP 300. See Catalog, Multiple Subject Credential, for additional prerequisites. An overall 3.0 GPA must be attained in all Professional Education courses with a minimum grade of “C” in each course. Students should see both a major adviser and a multiple subject or special education credential adviser regarding completion of the degree and other credential requirements. Select one of the following emphases:
A. Multiple Subject Teaching Credential Emphasis (46 units)
(for a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential) Required Prerequisite Courses (2 Units)
Complete the following 34 units:
Block One (must be completed before Block Two)
Block Two (must be completed before Block Three)
Block Three (must be completed before Block Four)
Directed Teaching Credential Requirements (12 units)
Block Four (must attend a mandatory directed teaching meeting prior to enrolling in these courses)
B. Education Specialist Emphasis (Eligibility for a Special Education Internship Credential) (46 units)
Completion of this Emphasis and passage of the CBEST qualify students to be eligible for an Internship Credential with verification of employment from a cooperating school district. For a Preliminary Education Specialist Credential, students must complete the additional credential course work in their area of specialization (i.e., mild/moderate disabilities, moderate/severe disabilities, physical and health impairments or visual impairments). Students must consult a special education credential adviser for specific program requirements. Internship Emphasis Requirement: Electives (8 units)
With approval of a credential adviser, complete 8 units of appropriate course work in the area of specialization. Option IV: Elementary Subject Matter Teacher Preparation Option: Directed Electives (180 units, of which 102 are in the major)
Option IV, the Elementary Subject Matter Teacher Preparation Option: Directed Electives requires completion of 60 units of general education at the lower division, 12 units at the upper division and 6 units of graduation requirements (i.e., ENGL 102 and either the Introduction to Higher Education or Transition to Cal State L.A. course). It also requires 60 units in the major with the remaining 42 units as recommended electives for preparation for the CSET examination. Students who pass the CSET exam will have the option of taking other coursework. Directed Electives (42 units)
With adviser approval, students select 42 units from the following courses which are designed to strengthen the student’s preparation for the CSET examination. Students who have passed one or more subtests of the CSET may take, with adviser approval, other courses as electives. 1. Science and Mathematics
2. Reading, Language, and Literature, History and Social Science
3. Physical Education, Human Development, Visual and Performing Arts Section
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