Child Development and Family Relationships, Specialized Studies Concentration, B.A.

This individually designed concentration is used by students who have very specific career goals such as child life specialist, speech pathologist, infant/family/early childhood mental health, or family life educator, and require specialized preparation and/or postgraduate studies.

Specialized Studies for CAP Transfers. Students who have completed the California Curriculum Alignment Project (CAP) approved 24-unit early childhood transfer package should take CD 482 and consult with an advisor.

Concentration Courses (24 Units)

Complete 3 units from the following:

CD 482 - Directed Field Experience/Internship Units: 1-4
CD 499 - Directed Study Units: 1-4

Elective Courses

Complete 21 units that provide a strong disciplinary perspective, a clear theme with regard to practices with children and families, and any known prerequisites for anticipated graduate work.

Note:

* CAP transfer students: consult major advisor