We are very happy that you have chosen Child Development as your undergraduate major. It is our goal to make your experience enjoyable and meaningful. We hope that we are able to prepare you for the professional role of your choice by providing a well-rounded education and opportunities for personal growth.

To help you along we have prepared the following information related to academic advisement. If you do not find what you are looking for, you may want to look under the FAQs before proceeding to contact the Department for an advisement appointment. Please click on the links to learn more:

CHDV 220 (formerly CHDV 320), The Young Child - Practicum

• Sign up for a practicum site for Chdv 220, The Young Child
• Expectations for practicum
• Substitute work hours for practicum experience

      Forms for CHDV220 (click on links below to access forms)

• Introduction Letter
• Sign-In Sheet
• Practicum Evaluation Form
• Child Abuse Form

CHDV 495, Directed Field Experience

• What are the procedures for applying for Chdv 495, Directed Field Experience?

Managing an Academic Plan

• Managing my academic plan -- Tips.

Option I Offerings

• When are the Option 1 courses offered?

Prerequisites

• Download a copy of the prerequisite chart for the Child & Family Studies core courses.

• Download a copy of the Department's reinstatement policy.

Subsitutions

• What are the course substitutions for Option 1, 2 and 3?

Transfer of Community College Courses

• Assist
is an online student-transfer information system that shows how course credits earned at one public California college or university can be applied when transferred to another.

Program Sheets

• Option I - General Option
• Option II - Multiple Subject Teaching option
• Option III - Blended Elementary Subject Matter Teacher Preparation option
• Option IV - Elementary Subject Matter: Directed Electives option

Certificate of Clearance

• Applying for a Certificate of Clearance