Credits: 60.0
The Associate in Arts in Child and Adolescent Development for Transfer will prepare students for admission to a CSU school in the same or similar major. Students completing this degree will acquire a foundation in the theories and principles of growth and development, from conception through adolescence. The program provides a basis of knowledge in child development, psychology, biology, and statistics. Students who complete this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus. The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees: 1.Minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units. 2.Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. 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. 3.Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units in an "AA-T" or "AS-T" major. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of C or better or a "P" if the course is taken on a "pass-no pass" basis(title 5 § 55063). 4. Certified completion of the CalGETC General Education Pattern.
Program Outcomes
- Acquired fundamental grounding in communication, critical thinking, scientific inquiry, and quantitative reasoning, the arts, literature and humanities, social, political and economic institutions, and self-development.
- Demonstrate a broad understanding of the needs and characteristics of children, shaped by the biological, cognitive, social, and cultural factors influencing development and learning.
Program Requirements
Required Courses - Total 9-10 Credits
Take one of the following - Total 3-7 Credits
List A - Total 9 Credits
Select one course not used in list A, not to exceed 6 credits - Total 3-6 Credits
CalGETC
- Transfer General Education Requirements Credits: 34 - 38