Child Development

Undergraduate Program

Learn about the underlying foundations for all areas of development including physical, cognitive, motor, social-emotional and language. You'll also gain special skills, experiences and knowledge of the development (physical, psychological, emotional, social) of infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school-aged children, adolescents and adults.

Program Highlights

The Department of Child and Family Development's interdisciplinary approach provides students with a strong foundation for careers in education, health, mental health promotion, human services, law and other impactful fields. Prevention is key, and our program equips you with the tools to make a difference before challenges arise. Through hands-on, community-based learning experiences, you'll gain real-world skills helping children thrive.

Location: This degree is offered through both the SDSU Department of Child and Family Development and SDSU Global Campus.

Note: Admission into programs leading to licensure and credentialing does not guarantee that students will obtain a license or credential.

Sample Courses

• Human Development Across the Lifespan
• Child, Family and Community Engagement
• Foundations of Human Health, Nutrition and Safety
• Interactions in Culturally Diverse Families
• Theories in Socio-Emotional Development
• Public Policy and Professional Ethics in Child and Family Development

Graduate Program

• Child Development, M.S.
• Early Childhood and Family Clinical Counseling, M.S.
• Dual Language and English Learner Education (Critical Literacy & Social Justice), M.A. - HYBRID

Certificate

• Early Childhood Transdisciplinary Education and Mental Health (EC-TEaMH)