Child and Adolescent Development
Associate in Arts for Transfer Family Consumer Studies · Evergreen Valley College · 2025-2026 Catalog
Overview
The Associate in Arts in Child and Adolescent Development for Transfer (AA-T) degree will prepare students with the strong foundation necessary for pursuing studies at the university level in various careers in teaching, child care settings, or other fields related to children and their families from infancy through adolescence.
The AA-T in Child and Adolescent Development is intended for students who plan to complete a baccalaureate degree in Child and Adolescent Development or a related field of study at a California State University (CSU). Students who complete this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. Students transferring to a CSU campus that accepts the AA-T in Child and Adolescent Development will be required to complete no more than 60 semester units after transfer to earn a baccalaureate degree.
To be awarded the Associate in Arts in Child and Adolescent Development for Transfer degree, students must:
(1) Complete 60 semester units or 90 quarter units which are eligible for transfer to the California State University (CSU) system, including both of the following:
(A) The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC)
(B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
(2) Obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information.
Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADTs) also require that students earn a “C” or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A “P” (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.
Learning Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes
- Analyze the psychological, physical, and cognitive influences on child development.
- Evaluate different perspectives that affect the growth and socialization experiences of children and adolescents.
- Identify developmental activities for children from infancy through adolescence.
- Assess how socialization and culture impact the lives of children and families.
- Apply observation and assessments to create appropriate environments.
Required Courses
Major Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | ||
| FCS 070 | Child Development | 3 |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| orBUS 060 | Fundamentals of Business Statistics | |
| List A: Select three courses from the following: | 9 | |
| ANTH 063 | Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology | |
| or | ||
| SOC 010 | Introduction to Sociology | |
| or | ||
| PSYCH 096 | Marriage, Family, and Intimate Relationships | |
| BIOL 020 | Human Biology | |
| orBIOL 021 | General Biology | |
| FCS 019 | Nutrition | |
| HED 011 | Dynamic Health Concepts | |
| PSYCH 092 | Developmental Psychology | |
Total Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | 18 | |
| General Education Requirements (Cal-GETC) | 34 | |
| Transferable Electives (as needed to complete 60 units) | ||
| Total Units | 60 | |
- Some GE courses may be double-counted within the major and will reduce the number of units. General electives may be needed to reach 60 units. Please consult with a counselor to determine which courses are applicable.