Degree Requirements
Total program: 68 semester hours minimum
Prerequisite Requirements
16 semester hours
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| RCS 110 | College Writing A | 4 |
| RCS 111 | College Writing and Research | 4 |
| EDUC 251 | Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children | 4 |
| EDUC 253 | Child, Family, and Community | 4 |
| Total Semester Hours | 16 | |
Core Requirements
40 semester hours
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 254 | Health, Safety & Nutrition | 4 |
| EDUC 350 | Child Psychology and Development | 4 |
| EDUC 353 | Teaching in a Diverse Society | 4 |
| EDUC 354P | Early Childhood Observation and Assessment Practicum | 4 |
| EDUC 452 | Parenting Theory in Cultural Contexts (Must be taken in residency) | 4 |
| EDUC 454P | Early Childhood Student Teaching (Must be taken in residency) | 4 |
| EDUC 445 | Adult Supervision and Mentoring | 4 |
| EDUC 459 | Advanced Curriculum for Young Children | 4 |
| EDUC 485 | Incorporating Social-Emotional Development Strategies to Create Child-Centered Environments (Must be taken in residency) | 4 |
| EDUC 499 | Senior Project (Must be taken in residency) | 4 |
| Total Semester Hours | 40 | |
Concentrations
The Child Development Bachelor of Science degree (CDBS) includes several concentrations. The concentrations were developed to provide students the opportunity to choose courses that pertain to their individual career goals. Concentrations consist of three - four upper division courses (12 – 14 units). Concentrations have numerous advantages:
• CDBS students will discover how child development integrates with other areas of study
• CDBS students will find the program more applicable to their personal interests, exposing them to new pathways for working with children and families.
• CDBS students will interact with students from other majors giving them opportunities to discover new perspectives in thinking and learning.
CDBS students attending on the La Verne campus will chose one concentration from the list below. If a concentration is not chosen, the Early Childhood Teaching concentration will be assigned. Concentrations must be fulfilled in their entirety. Students may not mix concentration coursework. The concentration in Early Childhood Teaching will be assigned to CDBS students registered in our online program.
Concentration in Early Childhood Teaching
This concentration is designed for the Undergraduate Child Development student whose goal is to teach in an early childhood program that provides education, childcare, and support services for young children and their families. The Bachelor of Science in Child Development with a concentration in Early Childhood Teaching prepares students for possible employment opportunities in Early Head Start or Head Start programs, districts working with children 0-8, Regional Centers, private preschool classrooms, family daycare, afterschool programs, infant/toddler centers, and other early childhood agencies. This concentration qualifies for the Child Development Master Teacher Permit.
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 447 | Infant & Toddler Curriculum | 2 |
| EDUC 448 | Math for Young Children | 4 |
| EDUC 449 | Early Childhood Literacy | 4 |
| EDUC 451 | Infant & Toddler Development | 4 |
| Total Semester Hours | 14 | |
Concentration in Kinesiology
This concentration is designed for the Undergraduate Child Development student whose goal is to work in settings that integrate concepts of child development with concepts and practice in motor development and physical literacy. The Bachelor of Science in Child Development with a concentration in Kinesiology introduces students to concepts in movement that can be easily integrated into their work with children in sports camps, boys’ and girls’ clubs, parks and recreation programs, children’s gyms, extended day programs for PK-grade 5, physical education assistants, early childhood classrooms, etc.
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| KINE 323 | Biomechanics | 4 |
| KINE 380 | Motor Development | 4 |
| KINE 381 | Motor Learning | 4 |
| Total Semester Hours | 12 | |
Concentration in Theatre
This concentration is designed for the Undergraduate Child Development student whose goal is to work in settings that integrate concepts of early childhood theories and practice with concepts of theatre production and dramatic expression. The Bachelor of Science in Child Development with a concentration in Theatre introduces students to foundational theatre concepts that can be easily integrated into their work in after-school programs, children’s museums, play-therapy programs, community theatre, children’s events planning, early childhood classrooms.
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| THAR 351 | Directing Studio I | 4 |
| THAR 370 | Theatre and Community | 4 |
| THAR 377 | Theater and Drama Instruction for Teachers | 4 |
| Total Semester Hours | 12 | |
Concentration in Special Education
This concentration is designed for the Undergraduate Child Development student whose goal is to work in settings that integrate concepts of early childhood theories and practice with concepts and skills for supporting the special needs child. The Bachelor of Science in Child Development with a concentration in Special Education prepares students for possible employment opportunities in Early Head Start or Head Start programs, private preschool classrooms, family daycare, afterschool programs, infant/toddler centers, early childhood family support programs, early childhood resource centers, and other early childhood facilities. This concentration qualifies for the Child Development Master Teacher Permit.
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 486 | Intro to Early Childhood Special Education: Policies & Practices | 4 |
| EDUC 487 | Curriculum and Strategies for Children with Special Needs | 2 |
| EDUC 451 | Infant & Toddler Development | 4 |
| EDUC 447 | Infant & Toddler Curriculum | 2 |
| Total Semester Hours | 12 | |
Concentration in Criminology
This concentration is designed for the Undergraduate Child Development student whose goal is to work in settings that integrate concepts of early childhood theories and practice with concepts about the criminal justice system, advocacy and juvenile delinquency. The Bachelor of Science in Child Development with a concentration in Criminology introduces students to aspects of the criminal justice system that will inform students who choose to work with children and families in social work, foster care, court appointed care-giving, child advocacy organizations, family support systems, public policy, early childhood classrooms.
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SOC 321 | Juvenile Delinquency | 4 |
| SOC 326 | Criminal Justice System | 4 |
| SOC 350 | Law and Society | 4 |
| Total Semester Hours | 12 | |