Young Child / Early Childhood
The Early Childhood concentration has been developed for students who wish to work with young children (infants, toddlers, and preschoolers), and their families, in schools and public or private institutions and agencies that serve this population. The degree fulfills the requirements for the Child Development Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Career Options:
- Infant-toddler Teacher
- Pre-school Teacher
- Program/Pre-school Side Site Supervisor (with appropriate experience)
- Center Director (with appropriate experience)
- Curriculum Specialist
- Mental Health Consultant
- Parent Educator
- Family Advocate
- Community Outreach Worker
- Family Child Care Provider
- Child Care Resource and Referral Specialist
Worksheets
Click here for requirements & sample letter to verify 150 hours of work or internship. FOR EC CONCENTRATION.
School Age
The School Age concentration is designed for students who wish to work with school age children and/or their families in settings such as elementary schools, social service agencies, and after school programs. This concentration is recommended as preparation for students who wish to become elementary school teachers.
Career Options:
- Elementary School Teacher
- Special Education Teacher
- Bilingual Teacher
- Resource Teacher
- School Counselor
- School Psychologist
- Principal
- Superintendent of Schools
- Enrichment Program Leader
- After-School Program Director
- Non-profit Program Director
Worksheets
Youth Work and Out of School Time
The Youth Work and Out of School Time concentration prepares students to work with school-age children and adolescents with a focus on out of school time programs. Such programs include afterschool programs, juvenile justice, recreation, residential treatment, social services, mental health, and public health.
Career Options:
- Youth Program Leader
- Youth Program Staff Care
- Juvenile Probation Officer
- Residential Treatment
- Counselor, Teacher, Director
- Youth Advocate
- Mentoring Program Director
Worksheets
Youth Work and Out of School Time worksheet
Policy, Advocacy, and Systems
The Policy, Advocacy, and Systems concentration has been developed for students who wish to pursue a career in the areas of public policy, advocacy, and nonprofit administration and/or who wish to pursue a post-baccalaureate study in which advanced knowledge of theory and research methodology are required.
Career Options:
- Director/Organizer-Advocacy Organization
- Non-Profit Administrator
- Foundation Program Officer
- Policy Analyst
- Research organization
- Lawyer
- Paralegal
- Legislative Staff
- Lobbyist
- Researcher
- Local or State Commission Staff
Worksheets
Policy, Advocacy, and Systems worksheet