CHILD AND ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM DETAILS

Update 5/24/05
The CAD Program accepts a change of major from current SFSU students who have a GPA of 2.0 or higher. If you meet that requirement and wish to change to the CAD Major, please submit a Change of Major form along with your current SFSU transcripts and DARS to SCI 394. Change of Major forms are not processed unless your transcripts and DARS are attached.

Students can view additional program information at CAD's Online Advising Support Website or select one of the program details below for more information.

Note:
All prerequisite courses for the Child and Adolescent Development Program AND all courses taking for the major must be taken for a LETTER GRADE.

To graduate with a degree from the Child and Adolescent Development Program a student must have at least a C- or better for all courses in the major and prerequisites. 

SFSU's policy regarding taking both PSY 330 and PSY 431:  Students cannot get credit for both courses; they can get credit for only one course.   
Prerequisites Prior to beginning the CAD Program, students must complete the prerequisite courses CFS 320 and PSY 330.
Core Requirements

 12/22/05 Changes/additions not listed on SFSU Bulletin yet:                                                               

Under CORE:  Developmental Perspectives, additional options for       

  • 3.  Cognitive Development -----EED 618  Children's Language Development (3)        
  • Deadline for applying for the CAD 600/601 internship is firm.  No late applications will be accepted.  No Exceptions.  Deadline is Feb. 15 for the next Fall semester and Sept. 15 for next Spring Semester

    Concentrations Students select a concentration from one of four areas based on their career goals.
    Young Child and Family
    Youth and Family
    School Age Child and Family
    Research and Public Policy
    Child Development Permits Child Development Permit Information
    Permit Advising Guide for SFSU Courses
    Child Development Permit Matrix The City College Teacher Prep Center is having 3 informational meetings at the SFSU campus about the Child Development Permit requirements and paperwork process.
    The meetings will be held in Burk Hall 238 (see the announcement on our hall way bulletin board)

    (no dates at this time)

     

    Preparation for Multiple Subject Credentials CAD majors who are currently enrolled in the elementary subject matter preparation program must complete that program and enroll in a professional teacher credential program prior to July 1, 2004, in order to be eligible for a credential without passing the Commission-approved subject matter examination (CSET) as a requirement for the credential. If a candidate enrolls in a credential program on or after July l, 2004, the candidate will be required to pass CSET as a requirement for the credential.

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    Phone: 415.405.3564
    Fax: 415.405.0401
    Email:cadp@sfsu.edu
    Location: SCI 394

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