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Carolyn Y. McIntosh Program Description The Department of Child and Family Studies offers a Bachelors of Arts degree and a Master of Arts degree. The undergraduate degree includes a choice among three options: Option 1 which prepares students to work as administrators in preschools, daycare centers or youth agencies and other careers with children and families other than teaching; Option II is a teacher credentialing program for the California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, and Option III is the Blended Elementary Subject Matter Option. The Master’s program strengthens professional competence and prepares students for leadership positions as child development specialists.
Subject Parameters & Collection Levels
Materials are acquired to keep the collection current on new theories and techniques in child development from infancy to school age children. Furthermore, materials addressing the social dynamics of the family and human relationships are acquired. Many of the required courses are taken in the Charter College of Education. Therefore materials are selected by the Education Librarian. Periodicals are heavily relied upon for current research. Primary LC Classes HQ 1-766; HQ767-799; HQ800-1058 Chronological Coverage Current materials are emphasized. In some instances retrospective or historical resources are acquired when requested by students or faculty. Geographical Coverage The United States is emphasized. However, resources from Latin America, Asia, Central America, and some European countries are selected as requested. Other Resources Many of the materials acquired for psychology, social work, and sociology may be relevant to Child and Family Studies. Other resources available via the internet, document delivery, and interlibrary loan may also be useful.
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