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Emeritus: Cannon, Hewes, Milne, Price, Somerville
Chair: Deutsch
Professors: Balkwell, Deutsch, Ross
Assistant Professor: Ritblatt
Lecturers: Mello, Semlak
Master of Science degree in child development.
Major in child development with the B.S. degree in applied arts and sciences.
Minor in child development.
Certificate in family life education.
The interdisciplinary major in child development draws from many fields of study, including biology, psychology, and sociology, and prepares students for a variety of professional specialties. Graduates with competencies in this major find positions in preschools, day care centers, schools, hospitals, clinics, residential institutions, counseling centers, mental health centers, social services and public welfare agencies, family service agencies, family planning clinics, community programs, business and industry, and government agencies.
Field experience programs offer students supervised work in community agencies, children's programs, and the Associated Students' Campus Children's Center. The department's Child Study Center focuses on undergraduate and graduate training and research by operating a Campus Children's Center in collaboration with SDSU's Associated Students and San Diego City Schools. Special programs, such as Art and Music Experiences for Children, often extend service through the summer and allow for creative collaboration across disciplines. All children's programs are mainstreamed and a wide range of special needs and at-risk populations are served by a full inclusion program.
The child development degree also provides a flexible curriculum base for continuation into graduate programs in child development or family relations; in child, family, and marriage counseling; in social work; in psychology, law, or sociology. Also available are programs leading to the multiple subject and single subject teaching credentials, the community college teaching credential, and a specialist credential in either special education or early childhood education.
The child development minor is an important adjunct for students in areas such as anthropology, education, psychology, recreation, social work, and sociology.
All candidates for a degree in applied arts and sciences must complete the graduation requirements listed in the section of this catalog on "Graduation Requirements."
A minor is not required with this major.
Preparation for the Major. Child and Family Development 135, 270, 271, 275; Biology 100; Psychology 101; Sociology 101; Psychology 270 or Sociology 201. (24 units)
Upper Division Writing Requirement. Passing the University Writing Examination or completing one of the approved writing courses with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
Major. A minimum of 40 upper division units to include Child and Family Development 335, 370, 371, 375, 376L (1 unit), 436, 478, 590, 597 (1 unit), 597L (2 units); completion of 15 units in any one of the five specializations listed below.
Child Development Specialist: Child and Family Development 476, 477, 537, 570, 577.*
Family Development Specialist: Child and Family Development 437, 536, 578, and six units selected with the approval of the program adviser.
General Child and Family Development: Fifteen upper division units selected with the approval of the program adviser.
Life-Span Development Specialist: Child and Family Development 381, 570, 578, and six units selected with the approval of the program adviser.
Adult Development Specialist: Child and Family Development 381, 578, and nine units selected from Gerontology 350, 360, 370, and 520.
The minor in child development consists of a minimum of 18 units to include Child and Family Development 270+, 271; and 12 units selected from Child and Family Development 370, 371, 375, 376L (1 unit), 436, 437, 476, 477, 478, 537, 570+, 577, 590, 597, 597L; Psychology 432+. No more than six of the 18 units may be in experiential courses.
Courses in the minor may not be counted toward the major, but may be used to satisfy preparation for the major and general education requirements, if applicable. A minimum of six upper division units must be completed in residence at San Diego State University.
The purpose of this certificate program is to prepare students for careers in family life education. The program is designed for individuals working on degrees in child development and health science. It also provides a self-improvement opportunity for people seeking employment, promotion, or upward mobility on the job who are not enrolled in degree programs.
Awarding of the certificate requires completion of an approved pattern of five courses (15 units) with a grade of "C" or better in each of the courses to include Child and Family Development 135, 270+ or 371+ or Psychology 230+; Biology 307, Community Health Education 475; and Psychology 355+. The course offerings under this program meet the criteria for training and standards of the American Association of Sex Educators and Counselors.
Child and Family Development 135, 270 or 371 (six units) are applicable to the child development major. Community Health Education 475 and Psychology 355 (six units) are applicable to the health science major. Courses in the certificate may not be counted toward the minor.
For further information regarding the Family Life Education Certificate program, consult Dr. Francine Deutsch, Department of Child and Family Development.
135. Principles of Family Development (3) I, II
Intimacy, compatibility, conflict, and communication in relationship formation and adjustment. (Formerly numbered Family Studies and Consumer Sciences 135.)
270. Principles of Child Development (3) I, II
Prerequisites: Psychology 101 and Sociology 101.
Child from conception through adolescence; emphasis on biological, cognitive, and psychosocial development. Directed observations of children required. (Formerly numbered Family Studies and Consumer Sciences 270.)
271. Human Development: Early Childhood (3) I, II
Two lectures and three hours of laboratory.
Prerequisite: Child and Family Development 270. Proof of completion of prerequisite required: Copy of transcript.
Physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of the young child with applications for guidance. Observations required. Multiple methods of recording individual and group behavior. (Formerly numbered Family Studies and Consumer Sciences 271.)
275. Developmentally Appropriate Practices (3)
Two lectures and two hours of activity.
Prerequisite: Child and Family Development 270.
Design, implementation, and evaluation of developmentally appropriate practices for children and families.
296. Experimental Topics (1-4)
Selected topics. May be repeated with new content. See Class Schedule for specific content. Limit of nine units of any combination of 296, 496, 596 courses applicable to a bachelor's degree.
335. Interaction in Families (3)
Prerequisite: Child and Family Development 135.
Family interaction patterns throughout the life cycle in a multicultural society. Emphasis on theories, research findings, and family practices. (Formerly numbered Family Studies and Consumer Sciences 335.)
370. Research, Assessment, and Evaluation of Children
and Families (3)
Prerequisites: Child and Family Development 270 and 271. Proof
of completion of prerequisites required: Copy of transcript.
Methods for measuring child, caregiver, and family behavior. Evaluation of reliability and validity. Includes research design, sampling techniques, data collection strategies, and values/ethics. (Formerly numbered Family Studies and Consumer Sciences 370.)
371. Human Development: Middle Childhood and
Adolescence (3)
Prerequisite: Child and Family Development 270.
Physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of children during middle childhood and adolescence. Emphasis on parent, sibling, and peer relationships. Prevention and correction of developmental difficulties. (Formerly numbered Family Studies and Consumer Sciences 371.)
375. Child Development Programs (3) I, II
Prerequisites: Child and Family Development 271 and 275; concurrent registration in Child and Family Development 376L for one unit
only. Proof of completion of prerequisites required: Copy of transcript.
Program models in early childhood education. Communication techniques, basic skills and strategies in working with young children. Development, implementation and evaluation of an appropriate curriculum and environment. (Formerly numbered Family Studies and Consumer Sciences 375.)
376L. Laboratory Experiences in the Child Study Center (1-3)
Three hours of laboratory for each unit of credit.
Prerequisite: First unit requires concurrent registration in Child and
Family Development 375. Application to take additional units requires
prior consent of instructor.
Directed experiences with children up to ages five in a mainstreamed setting. Designing and implementing developmentally appropriate activities. May be repeated, at advanced level, with consent of instructor. Maximum credit three units. (Formerly numbered Family Studies and Consumer Sciences 376A, 376B.)
381. Human Development: Adult Development and Aging (3)
Prerequisites: Psychology 101 and Sociology 101.
Biological, cognitive, and psycho-social processes of adult development and aging. Emphasis on a life-span developmental perspective, the family context, intervention, and social policy. (Formerly numbered Family Studies and Consumer Sciences 381.)
436. The Individual, Family, and Society (3)
Prerequisites: Psychology 101 and Sociology 101.
Individual and family needs and the social institutions and agencies attempting to meet these needs. Social issues, service programs, program analyses, and program effectiveness are emphasized. (Formerly numbered Family Studies and Consumer Sciences 436.)
437. Violence in Families (3)
Prerequisite: Child and Family Development 335. Proof of completion of prerequisite required: Copy of transcript.
Theories and research findings to examine abusive interactions in families. Trends, preventive measures, and treatment techniques. (Formerly numbered Family Studies and Consumer Sciences 437.)
476. Development of Creative Behavior in Young
Children (3) II
Prerequisite: Child and Family Development 375. Proof of completion of prerequisite required: Copy of transcript.
Techniques for encouraging creative behavior in young children: philosophical and empirical approaches. (Formerly numbered Family Studies and Consumer Sciences 476.)
477. Administration of Child Development Programs (3) I
Prerequisite: Child and Family Development 375. Proof of completion of prerequisite required: Copy of transcript.
Programs for young children: design, implementation, and evaluation. Research applications and legal requirements for public and -private sectors. (Formerly numbered Family Studies and Consumer Sciences 477.)
478. Working with Parents (3) I, II
Prerequisite: Child and Family Development 270.
Philosophy, programs, and best practices for parental involvement. Emphasis on design, implementation, and evaluation of projects serving multicultural families. (Formerly numbered Family Studies and Consumer Sciences 478.)
496. Experimental Topics (1-4)
Selected topics. May be repeated with new content. See Class Schedule for specific content. Limit of nine units of any combination of 296, 496, 596 courses applicable to a bachelor's degree.
499. Special Study (1-3) I, II
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Individual study. Maximum credit six units.
536. Family Study (3) II
Prerequisites: Child and Family Development 335 and Sociology
101.
Integration of family theories and research findings. Family attitudes and practices in different cultures, social classes, and ethnic groups. Emphasis on individual and social attitudes toward families. (Formerly numbered Family Studies and Consumer Sciences 536.)
537. Child Abuse (3) II
Prerequisites: Child and Family Development 270 and 371 for
majors; completion of the General Education requirement in Explorations for non-majors; consent of instructor for graduate students.
Multidisciplinary approach to child abuse including study of child maltreatment and mistreatment, child neglect, and sexual abuse. (Formerly numbered Family Studies and Consumer Sciences 537.)
570. Infant/Toddler Development (3) I
Prerequisites: Child and Family Development 270 or Psychology
230. Recommended: Biology 350 and Psychology 260. Proof of completion of prerequisite required: Copy of transcript.
Physiological, psychological, social and cultural development of the human organism from birth through three years of age. (Formerly numbered Family Studies and Consumer Sciences 570.)
577. Advanced Administration of Child Development Programs (3) II
Prerequisite: Child and Family Development 477. Proof of completion of prerequisite required: Copy of transcript.
Problem analysis and development of successful organizational strategies for child development program delivery. Leadership, effective communication, social and ethical issues from a multicultural -perspective. (Formerly numbered Family Studies and Consumer Sciences 577.)
578. Parent-Child Relationships Across the Life Span (3) I
Prerequisites: Child and Family Development 335 and 370.
Multidisciplinary approach to the parent-child relationship as it continues and changes throughout the life of the dyad, including study of normative and nonnormative life events. (Formerly numbered Family Studies and Consumer Sciences 578.)
590. Developmental Dysfunctions (3) I
Prerequisites: Child and Family Development 270 or Psychology
230, and twelve upper division units in child and family development for
majors; completion of General Education requirement in Explorations
for non-majors; consent of instructor for graduate students. Proof of
completion of prerequisites required: Copy of transcript.
Adaptive and maladaptive processes throughout the life span with emphasis on emotional, psychological, and physical disorders. Etiology, development, and adjustment. (Formerly numbered Family Studies and Consumer Sciences 590.)
596. Advanced Studies in Child and Family Development (1-6)
Prerequisite: Nine upper division units in child and family development.
Advanced study of selected topics. See Class Schedule for specific content. Limit of nine units of any combination of 296, 496, 596 courses applicable to a bachelor's degree. Maximum credit of nine units of 596. No more than six units of 596 may be applied to either the bachelor's or master's degree. Maximum combined credit of six units of 596 and 696 applicable to a 30-unit master's degree.
597. Child and Family Development Field Experiences (1) I, II
Prerequisites: Twelve units in the child development major and concurrent registration in Child and Family Development 597L. Proof of
completion of prerequisites required: Copy of transcript.
Developmental theories and techniques in child development. (Formerly numbered Family Studies and Consumer Sciences 597.)
597L. Child and Family Development Field Experiences Laboratory (2) Cr/NC I, II
Prerequisites: Twelve units in the child development major and concurrent registration in Child and Family Development 597. Proof of
completion of prerequisites required: Copy of transcript.
Directed experiences in the practical application of developmental theories and techniques in various community agencies. (Formerly numbered Family Studies and Consumer Sciences 597L.)
For courses in nutrition, refer to "Nutrition" in this
section of the catalog.
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