The Department of Child & Adolescent Development (CAD) offers various bachelor’s degrees, a minor, Integrated Teacher Education Programs (ITEP), and blended bachelor’s + master’s + credential programs.
Admissions
Academics
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Degrees
B.A. in Child & Adolescent Development
Concentration in Community, Health, & Social Services
Future career possibilities & highlights:
- Youth Work
- Out–of–school time (after-school/summer) programs
- Child Life Specialist
- Social work
- Counseling
- Psychology
- Nursing
- Occupational therapist
- Social service agencies
- Recreation programs
- Juvenile justice
- And more careers!
Concentration in Elementary Education Teaching Pre-Credential
Future career possibilities & highlights:
- Elementary School Teacher (usually in grades TK-6)
- Bilingual Elementary School Teacher
- K-12 Special Education Teacher
- And more careers!
- Fulfill the Subject Matter Competency Requirement (CSET) for many credential programs
- SF State Scholars program: BA + M.A. degree in Special Education + Credential in either 1) K-12 Credential in Extensive Support Needs, 2) K-12 Mild Moderate Support Needs, or 3) Visual Impairments
B.A. in Early Childhood Studies
Concentration in Care & Education
Future career possibilities & highlights:
- Preschool Teacher
- Infant-Toddler Teacher
- Center Director (infant, toddlers, and preschoolers)
- Family Child Care (FCC) Provider
- Curriculum Specialist
- And more careers!
- SF State Scholars program: BA + MA in Special Education + Birth-Kindergarten Credential in Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)
Concentration in Pre-K to 3rd Grade
Future career possibilities include:
- Preschool (PK) Teacher
- Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Teacher
- Kindergarten Teacher
- 1st - 3rd Grade Teacher
- And more careers!
Integrated Teacher Education Program (Blended Bachelor’s + Teaching Credential)
Additional program requirements before enrolling in credential coursework.
Concentration in PK-3 Integrated Teacher Education Program
Earn your B.A. degree in Early Childhood Studies + preliminary Education Specialist Credential in PK-3 Early Childhood Education!
Concentration in Special Education Integrated Teacher Education Program
Earn your B.A. degree in Early Childhood Studies + preliminary Education Specialist Credential in Early Childhood Special Education!
SF State Scholars (Blended Bachelor's + Master's + Credential) Programs
Additional application required.
Early Childhood Special Education
Earn your B.A. degree in Early Childhood Studies: Concentration in Care & Education + M.A. degree in Special Education + Birth-Kindergarten Credential in Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE).
Extensive Support Needs (K-12)
Earn your B.A. degree in Child & Adolescent Development: Concentration in Elementary Education Teaching Pre-Credential + M.A. degree in Special Education + K-12 Credential in Extensive Support Needs.
Mild Moderate Support Needs (K-12)
Earn your B.A. degree in Child & Adolescent Development: Concentration in Elementary Education Teaching Pre-Credential + M.A. degree in Special Education + K-12 Credential in Mild Moderate Support Needs.
Visual Impairments
Earn your B.A. degree in Child & Adolescent Development: Concentration in Elementary Education Teaching Pre-Credential + M.A. degree in Special Education + Credential in Visual Impairments.
Minor
Early Childhood Development Minor
The Minor in Early Childhood Development will give you a deeper understanding of how young children grow and learn. This minor is recommended for students who wish to meet requirements for the Child Development Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.