Child DevelopmentDegrees and Programs
- Bachelor of Arts, Child Development
- Minor in Child Development
- Master of Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies with a Concentration in Child Development
- Child Development Graduate Certificate
- Concentrations: Those majoring in Liberal Studies can complete their concentration in Child Development.
What you can earn
- Preschool Teacher, $29,000
- Child Care Center Director, $37,000
- Child Welfare Specialist, $67,000
Our Faculty
- Victoria L. Cortez (Program Coordinator), Ph.D., UC Santa Barbara ('92)
- Rita A. Asher, Ph.D., Texas Tech ('84)
- Run Jin, Ph.D., UC Davis ('07)
- Rosanne Roy, Ph.D., McGill University ('00)
About The College
The College of Human and Health Sciences is unique in combining a strong emphasis on the science-based theory and methods of the disciplines with their practical applications. Programs emphasize applying what is taught in the classroom to the real world through laboratory, clinical, and field experiences.
Under the tutelage of faculty and as a part of a diverse student body, students find many opportunities to discover things about themselves, their communities, and what they want to become.
As children ponder the world around them, we aspire to learn about their physical, mental, emotional, and social development. The Child Development program provides students with a background of knowledge in child growth and development. Courses include lab and field experiences at the Child Development Center, the Parent Child Home Program, and other field sites.
What can you do with a degree in Child Development? Career paths/fields of work include: preschool teacher/director/owner, parent educator, elementary school teacher, child counselor, pediatric psychologist, social worker, and adoption counselor.
Interesting classes you might take
- Early Social and Emotional Development
- Child Guidance and Management
- Early Childhood Development
- Infant Development and Group Care
- Developmental Assessment
- Early Intervention with High-Risk Children
- Developmental Programs for Preschool Children
- Development of Social Cognition Go online to www.csustan.edu/Catalog/ for more course descriptions.
Course Spotlight
CDEV 3030: Cognitive Development in School Settings
Focuses on general developmental trends and differences in cognitive abilities such as thinking, remembering, and learning with emphasis on performance of tasks such as reading, writing, and mathematics.
CDEV 3030: Cognitive Development in School Settings
Focuses on general developmental trends and differences in cognitive abilities such as thinking, remembering, and learning with emphasis on performance of tasks such as reading, writing, and mathematics.
What you can learn
- An understanding of the child development theories, developmental knowledge, contemporary issues, and the relationship between theory and research
- To demonstrate information competency, the ability to critically evaluate research, and an understanding of research and developmental methods as well as ethical issues related to doing research with children
Contact Information
Phone: (209) 667-3386
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CSU Stanislaus
Child Development
Bizzini Hall, Room 231
One University Circle
Turlock, CA 95382
Child Development
Bizzini Hall, Room 231
One University Circle
Turlock, CA 95382