CHILD
DEVELOPMENT
College of Education

A 21-unit minor in Child Development is available to students majoring in another area who wish to supplement their knowledge with a developmental background.

The Child Development master's program has two concentrations—one that focuses on developmental theory and research, and one that focuses on applied and educational settings. Both programs require 33 units of academic work, and a culminating thesis, project, or examination.

Note: Child Development students should check the department website (http://edweb.csus.edu/chdv/) for updates to degree requirements and current issues related to child development. To plan for a timely graduation, students should meet with an advisor each semester. Students who wish to pursue an elementary school (multiple subjects) teaching credential should make an appointment with a child development faculty advisor in the Center for Teaching Majors (currently in Lassen Hall 2008). For information about teaching credential programs, go to Eureka Hall 216 or call (916) 278-6403. Students can also access information through the websites of the College of Education (http://edweb.csus.edu/) and Child Development Department (http://edweb.csus.edu/chdv).

Special Features

• The University's location in the State's capital city provides a variety of unique fieldwork, internship, cooperative learning, and part-time employment opportunities.
• The quality of instruction and the varying educational and professional backgrounds of the faculty provide a program which meets the diverse demands of the many career options available in this field.
• Students are given opportunities to observe and participate with children in a variety of settings in the community and on campus. Please contact the Department office for information about the service-learning, cooperative education and other field-based experiences available.
• In addition, the program has at its disposal an excellent selection of books and journals in the Library and many films, video and audio tapes, and other media to implement and support instruction.
  
  

A. Required Foundation Courses (12 units)

B. Required Upper Division Core Courses (23 units)

Note: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CHDV 123 or CHDV 133 is required for registration in required upper division core courses.

*CHDV 137/L or CHDV 138/L should not be taken in the same semester.

C. Electives (14-15 units)

Students are required to select an additional 14-15 units of course work from the appropriate list (List A) of approved electives. It is suggested that students work with a faculty advisor to select these courses.

REQUIREMENTS - BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE - CHILD DEVELOPMENT: CONCENTRATION - INDIVIDUALIZED

Units required for Major: 49-50
Minimum total units required for BA: 120
Courses in parentheses are prerequisites.

A. Required Foundation Courses (12 units)

B. Required Upper Division Core Courses (23 units)

Note: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CHDV 123 and CHDV 133 is required for registration in required upper division core courses.

*CHDV 137/L or CHDV 138/L should not be taken in the same semester.

C. Electives (14-15 units)

Electives must be chosen from all Electives Lists A, B, and C. It is suggested that students work with a faculty advisor to select these courses.

REQUIREMENTS - BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE - CHILD DEVELOPMENT: CONCENTRATION - ELEMENTARY PRE-CREDENTIAL SUBJECT MATTER PROGRAM

Units required for Major: 48
Minimum total units required for BA: 120
Courses in parentheses are prerequisites.

A. Required Foundation Courses (14 units)

B. Required Upper Division Core Courses (20 units)

Note: Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in CHDV 123 or CHDV 133 is required for registration in required upper division core courses.

Students in the elementary pre-credential emphasis are required to select one course from the approved list of pre-credential electives (List B). It is suggested that students work with a faculty advisor to select this course and are strongly urged to select courses that will assist in preparation for the CSET examination.

REQUIREMENTS - BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE - CHILD DEVELOPMENT: CONCENTRATION - SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY SETTINGS

Units required for Major: 49-50
Minimum total units required for BA: 120
Courses in parentheses are prerequisites.

A. Required Foundation Courses (12 units)

B. Required Upper Division Core Courses (23 units)

Note: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CHDV 123 or CHDV 133 is required for registration in required upper division core courses.

REQUIREMENTS - BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE - CHILD DEVELOPMENT: CONCENTRATION - INTEGRATED PRE-CREDENTIAL SUBJECT MATTER PROGRAM

Units required for Major: 111-114
Minimum total units required for BA: 120
Courses in parentheses are prerequisites.

Students transferring credit from other institutions must submit unofficial copies of all transcripts to the Child Development Office in Brighton Hall 135, or mail to: Child Development Department, California State University, Sacramento, 6000 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95819-6139. Please see a Child Development Advisor for a review of transcripts and transfer credit evaluation.

A. Core Requirements (111-114 units)

Child Development (34 units)

(3)	CHDV 35	Child and Adolescent Development
(2)	CHDV 35F	Human Development and Elementary Field Experience (Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CHDV 35)
(3)	CHDV 123	Methods of Observation and Assessment in Child Development (CHDV 30 or CHDV 35; or equivalent; completion of 45 total units credit)
(3)	CHDV 131	Language Development (CHDV 30 or CHDV 35 and CHDV 123 or CHDV 133; either of which may be taken concurrently)
(3)	CHDV 132	Fieldwork in Child Development (CHDV 30 or CHDV 35; for CHDV-Integrated, CHDV-Pre-credential, or Liberal Studies majors CHDV 35F, CHDV 123, or CHDV 133, either of which may be taken concurrently)
(3)	CHDV 133	Research in Human Development (CHDV 30 or CHDV 35; completion of 45 total units credit)
(3)	CHDV 135	Crosscultural Child Development (CHVD 30 or CHVD 35 and CHVD 123 or CHVD 133; either of which may be taken concurrently)
(3)	CHDV 136	Developmental Experiences, Methods and Curriculum (Completion of 60 units total credit, or instructor permission)
(3)	CHDV 137*	Cognitive Development (CHDV 30 or CHDV 35 and CHDV 123 or CHDV 133; either of which may be taken concurrently)
(1)	CHDV 137L*	Cognitive Development Research Lab (CHDV 30 or CHDV 35; CHDV 133; can be taken concurrently; Corequisite: CHDV 137)
(3)	CHDV 138*	Social and Emotional Development (CHDV 30 or CHDV 35 and CHDV 123 and CHDV 133; either of which may be taken concurrently)
(1)	CHDV 138L*	Social and Emotional Development Lab (CHDV 30 or CHDV 35; CHDV 133; can be taken concurrently; Corequisite: CHDV 138)
(3) Select one of the following:
	ETHN 166	American Indigenous Families: Issues and Perspectives
	ETHN 167	Asian American Families: Issues and Perspectives
	ETHN 173	The Black Family in the U.S.
	FACS 50	The Family and Social Issues
*CHDV 137/L or CHDV 138/L should not be taken in the same semester. B. Credential Requirements/Prerequisites (11 units)
(3)	EDBM 170	Bilingual Education: Introduction to Educating English Learners
(3)	EDS 100A/B	Education of Exceptional Children/Youth & Lab
(2)	HLSC 136	School Health Education (CPR training; may be taken concurrently)
(3)	KINS 172	Movement Education

C. Language and Literature (12-15 units)

*ENGL 20 may be satisfied with an ENGL 1C course, or its equivalent, if transferred from an approved community college.

D. Mathematics (9 units)

Notes:

• A grade of "C-" or higher is required for all course work in Child Development courses.
• Students are strongly recommended to see an advisor early in the program and continuously throughout the program.
• Biology Requirement - as a program requisite, all Child Development majors are required to complete a general biology course as part of their General Education Area B2 prior to completion of the degree.

REQUIREMENTS - MINOR - CHILD DEVELOPMENT

Total units required for Minor: 20
Courses in parentheses are prerequisites.

Specific course requirements are:

(3)	CHDV 30	Human Development OR
	CHDV 35	Child and Adolescent Development
(3)	CHDV 123	Methods of Observation and Assessment in Child Development (CHDV 30 or CHDV 35 or equivalent and completion of 45 total units of credit) OR
	CHDV 133	Research in Human Development (CHDV 30 or CHDV 35; completion of 45 total units credit)
(3)	CHDV 131	Language Development (CHDV 30 or CHDV 35 and CHDV 123 or CHDV 133; either of which may be may be taken concurrently)
(3)	CHDV 137	Cognitive Development (CHDV 30 or CHDV 35 and CHDV 123 or CHDV 133; either of which may be taken concurrently)
(1)	CHDV 137L	Cognitive Development Research Lab (CHDV 30 or CHDV 35; CHDV 133; can be taken concurrently)
(3)	CHDV 138	Social and Emotional Development (CHDV 30 or CHDV 35 and CHDV 123 and CHDV 133; either of which may be taken concurrently)
(1)	CHDV 138L	Social and Emotional Development Lab (CHDV 30 or CHDV 35; CHDV 133; can be taken concurrently)
(3) Elective - Selected from list of approved electives in the Child Development Handbook available from Child Development advisors. *CHDV 137/L and CHDV 138/L may not be taken in the same semester.

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

The Master of Arts in Education Child Development option offers an opportunity for the advanced study of developmental theory and research in preparation for a wide range of professional objectives. The MA in Education, Child Development option emphasizes scholarly reflection on developmental issues, and academic excellence in oral and written communication. The program faculty values academic scholarship and research, and regards their application in professional settings as central to the mission of the MA program. Graduates of the program are expected to be well educated, lifelong learners, with excellent preparation in research, theory and practice in diverse, multicultural settings.

The MA program prepares graduates for professional employment in a variety of settings, including working directly with infants, children and their families, teaching at the community college level, and preparing for additional study toward a doctoral degree in child development or a related field. The program incorporates the following areas of study: educational developmental research and theory; cognitive, linguistic and social, and emotional development of children; social, and cultural and familial influences on development; children with behavioral, emotional, cognitive, and academic special needs and their families; programming and curricula development; principles and practices involved in organizing, administering, and evaluating child development programs.

Two different concentrations are offered in the MA in Education Child Development option program: Theory and Research or Applied Settings. The concentration in Theory and Research is designed to provide an in-depth study of theories of child development, how they inform our research, and how new research informs our theories. This concentration is intended for students interested in pursuing careers in research or teaching or a higher degree in child development or a related discipline. The concentration in Applied Settings is designed to provide background in theory and research regarding child development, with a focus on how this information applies to real-world settings (e.g., education, social work, policy development). This concentration is intended for students interested in pursuing careers working with children or programs that serve children and families.

For further information please see the Graduate Handbook available in the Child Development Office, Brighton Hall 135. or check the Child Development website (http://edweb.csus.edu/departments/chdv/index.html).

Admission Requirements

Admission as a classified graduate student in the Master of Arts in Education Child Development option requires:

• Child/Human Development BA or a closely related field, Liberal Studies BA, or teaching credential. Some applicants may be admitted with the condition that certain specified foundation courses be completed before beginning the requirements for the ECE program;
• minimum 3.0 GPA in the last 60 units completed;
• experience in programs serving children from infancy through primary grades;
• passing score on the Sacramento State Writing Proficiency Exam, or an upper division advanced English composition class with a grade of "B" or better (a WPE Waiver Request is required -available from the Office of Graduate Studies, RFC 206); and
• well-written, clearly articulated, statement of the applicant's educational and professional background and an explanation of how graduate study will advance the applicant's professional goals.

Opportunity exists for conditional classification of applicants with an undergraduate major and experiences different from those listed above. Students who do not meet the minimum GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 semester units completed may request special consideration by the faculty program committee. This requires that students demonstrate convincingly that they are competent to pursue the degree. Course work in Child Development may be a condition of admission.

Admission Procedures

Applications are accepted as long as room for new students exists. However, students are required to apply by March 1 for the following fall enrollment or October 1 for the following spring enrollment. These are firm deadlines. Applications received after March 1 for fall enrollment or October 1 for spring enrollment will be returned to applicant.

All prospective graduate students, including Sacramento State graduates, must file a University application and a separate supplemental application. Both applications must be submitted to their respective locations and completed by the deadlines stated above. Specifically, the University application, available from the Child Development Department, must be filed with the Sacramento State Office of Graduate Studies, River Front Center 206, (916) 278-6470, and includes:

• an online application for admission; and
• two sets of official transcripts from all college and universities attended, other than Sacramento State.

The supplemental application, available from the Child Development Department and website, must be submitted to the Graduate Coordinator, Brighton Hall 135, (916) 278-7192, and includes:

• a supplemental application for admission;
• two letters of reference;
• copies of transcripts; and
• a personal statement.

Details about each of the components of the supplemental application can be found on the application.

Approximately six weeks after receipt of all items listed above, a decision regarding admission will be mailed to the applicant. Application forms and information can be obtained in the Child Development Department Office.

Advancement to Candidacy Procedures

Each student must file an application for Advancement to Candidacy indicating a proposed program of graduate study. This procedure should begin as soon as the classified graduate student has:

• removed any deficiencies in admission requirements;
• completed at least 12 units of courses in the graduate program (see Requirements) with a minimum 3.0 GPA; and
• passed the Writing Proficiency Examination (WPE) or secured approval for a WPE waiver.

Advancement to Candidacy forms are available in the Office of Graduate Studies or the department office. The student fills out the form after planning a degree program in consultation with a program faculty advisor. The form must be submitted to the Child Development Department office and the Office of Graduate Studies for approval.

Project/Thesis or Examination Registration

The approved Master's Thesis/Project format guide is the American Psychological Association (APA) - latest edition. Enrollment in CHDV 504 (Project/Thesis course) or CHDV 505 (Examination Preparation) require that the student file an Intent to Register form at least one full semester in advance of registration in these courses. The Intent to Register form must be signed by the student's faculty sponsor, and is due by March 15 for fall semester enrollment and by October 15 for spring semester enrollment. For students intending to complete a project or thesis, a petition must be approved prior to beginning the project or thesis. The petition requires approval from the thesis/project sponsor and from the Child Development Department Chair. Please see your list of deadlines or consult with a program advisor.

Check in the Department office for the policies regarding Report in Progress ("RP") grades and continuous enrollment.

Graduation

Prior to graduation, an application for graduation must be filed in the Office of Graduate Studies. In addition, all course work leading to the Master's degree must be completed within a seven-year period.

REQUIREMENTS - MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION: CHILD DEVELOPMENT - CONCENTRATION - APPLIED SETTINGS

Units required for the MA: 33
Minimum required GPA: 3.0
No units with a grade lower than "C" may apply toward the degree.
Courses in parentheses are prerequisites.

Pre or Corequisites (7 units)