B.A. in Child and Adolescent Development: Concentration in Early Childhood
48 monthsProgramme duration
Jan-2000Starting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Education and Training
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Program Scope The Bachelor of Arts degree in Child and Adolescent Development (CAD) is for students who are interested in studying about and working with children, adolescents, and their families. The major provides students with knowledge and theories about children and adolescents from a developmental perspective. Students then learn to apply this knowledge to programs, services and policies for children, youth, and families that are offered in community settings and classrooms. The core courses address theories of child and adolescent development, diverse families in a globalized context, action research methods, and policy and advocacy. In addition to taking core courses, CAD majors select one out of four specialized concentrations that reflects their specific interest. The CAD department offers two special programs: CAD Metro Academy (Metro) CAD Metro Academy was developed to support the next generation of leaders for early care and education in urban communities. Metro accepts freshmen who are designated as “Pre-CAD,†and works with them for two years. Metro students receive personalized support for college success through in-class academic support and tutoring. At the core of Metro Academy is a learning community made up of two linked courses each semester, pairing a general education course and a Metro child and youth development course. After completing the Metro program, students are prepared to complete requirements of their chosen major with the necessarily skills for college success. CAD Metro is part of the larger Metro Academies initiative on campus. Promoting Achievement through Higher Education (PATH) PATH is part of the CAD major in the Early Childhood concentration. It facilitates completion of the BA degree in CAD for practitioners who work in the field of early care and education. Courses are offered on evenings and weekends so working professionals can take four courses each semester and graduate in two years with a baccalaureate. Concentration in Early Childhood The concentration in Early Childhood is designed for students who wish to work primarily in teaching and child care with young children (infants, toddlers, and preschoolers), and their families, in schools and public or private institutions and other agencies that serve this population. The degree fulfills the requirements for the Child Development Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Students must complete two courses in SPED; one course at the 300 level and one course at the 600 level, as listed in the Early Childhood concentration. Career Outlook The outlook for careers working with children and adolescents is positive. Surveys of employers and community agencies that offer positions working with children, adolescents, and families indicate that there is a need for professionals in those areas who have a strong foundation of knowledge and skills about child and adolescent development. Graduates who want to work with young children and their families as infant-toddler specialists, pre-school teachers, or child care providers are in high demand. There are 6,000 children in San Francisco alone on waiting lists for childcare programs. There is a need for well educated, experienced professionals to staff and administer quality child care and education programs, particularly as the existing center-based work force with B.A. degrees or higher starts to retire. There is also a need to expand the ethnic and linguistic diversity of early child care providers. Areas where B.A. degree providers/ teachers are particularly needed are in centers serving both infants and preschoolers, working with dual language learners, and working with children with special needs.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Education and Training
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Program Scope The Bachelor of Arts degree in Child and Adolescent Development (CAD) is for students who are interested in studying about and working with children, adolescents, and their families. The major provides students with knowledge and theories about children and adolescents from a developmental perspective. Students then learn to apply this knowledge to programs, services and policies for children, youth, and families that are offered in community settings and classrooms. The core courses address theories of child and adolescent development, diverse families in a globalized context, action research methods, and policy and advocacy. In addition to taking core courses, CAD majors select one out of four specialized concentrations that reflects their specific interest. The CAD department offers two special programs: CAD Metro Academy (Metro) CAD Metro Academy was developed to support the next generation of leaders for early care and education in urban communities. Metro accepts freshmen who are designated as “Pre-CAD,†and works with them for two years. Metro students receive personalized support for college success through in-class academic support and tutoring. At the core of Metro Academy is a learning community made up of two linked courses each semester, pairing a general education course and a Metro child and youth development course. After completing the Metro program, students are prepared to complete requirements of their chosen major with the necessarily skills for college success. CAD Metro is part of the larger Metro Academies initiative on campus. Promoting Achievement through Higher Education (PATH) PATH is part of the CAD major in the Early Childhood concentration. It facilitates completion of the BA degree in CAD for practitioners who work in the field of early care and education. Courses are offered on evenings and weekends so working professionals can take four courses each semester and graduate in two years with a baccalaureate. Concentration in Early Childhood The concentration in Early Childhood is designed for students who wish to work primarily in teaching and child care with young children (infants, toddlers, and preschoolers), and their families, in schools and public or private institutions and other agencies that serve this population. The degree fulfills the requirements for the Child Development Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Students must complete two courses in SPED; one course at the 300 level and one course at the 600 level, as listed in the Early Childhood concentration. Career Outlook The outlook for careers working with children and adolescents is positive. Surveys of employers and community agencies that offer positions working with children, adolescents, and families indicate that there is a need for professionals in those areas who have a strong foundation of knowledge and skills about child and adolescent development. Graduates who want to work with young children and their families as infant-toddler specialists, pre-school teachers, or child care providers are in high demand. There are 6,000 children in San Francisco alone on waiting lists for childcare programs. There is a need for well educated, experienced professionals to staff and administer quality child care and education programs, particularly as the existing center-based work force with B.A. degrees or higher starts to retire. There is also a need to expand the ethnic and linguistic diversity of early child care providers. Areas where B.A. degree providers/ teachers are particularly needed are in centers serving both infants and preschoolers, working with dual language learners, and working with children with special needs.
Admission Requirements
6+
95+
61+
45+
Students need to have at least a minimum of 500 on paper based TOEFL.
48 Months
Jan-2000
Tuition fees
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