About Child and Adolescent Development
This major provides preparation for students interested in working with children and families in a range of settings and provides lower division major preparation for transfer, particularly to Child and Adolescent Development majors at the California State University.
The Associate in Arts in Child and Adolescent Development for Transfer ( AA -T) degree provides you with an interdisciplinary course of study in Child Development. This major can complement preparation for future TK-12 and SPED teachers as key courses and general education content is included. This major provides coursework examining research that focuses on developmental outcomes and factors spanning conception to emerging adulthood. This option of study is intended for students who aspire to careers in teaching, education, developmental research, public policy, social work, school psychology, family support and similar fields. The courses provide content breadth in Child Development.
Transfer Options:
When an "AA" or "AS" Degree has a T after it, it's considered "A Degree with a Guarantee." Students completing the degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major; they may also be guaranteed admission to participating private institutions. A student graduating with an Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education for Transfer (Early Childhood Education AS-T) may transfer to complete a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child and Adolescent Development, Family and Consumer Sciences, Human Communication, Human Services, Liberal Studies or related field.
Another option for those interested in earning a teaching credential are ITEP (Integrated Teacher Education Program) Degrees which offer a 60 unit program to complete the Bachelor's and Credential. We partner closely with San Francisco State University's ITEP Programs and Graduate College of Education.
Guaranteed Admission to San Francisco State University for CCSF Graduates
San Francisco State Department of Child and Adolescent Development
Explore Potential Careers
Studying Child and Adolescent Development can lead you to a variety of different jobs or career paths, including paraeducator, youth work, TK-12 teachers aide and after additional study can enter administration, TK-12 teaching, school administration, family support, school-based counseling, public policy, developmental research, educational policy and similar fields.
Program Options
The Educator Careers I and Educator Careers II Certificates and coursework count towards the AA-T Degree and are designed to be taken in order.
Please note that the course maps provided are just an example to help you get started. Please meet with a counselor to personalize the plan to you and your Academic goals.
Transfer Options
All area CSU's and private institutions provide transfer continuity. SFSU specifically offers a variety of emphasis areas within the SFSU Child and Adolescent Development Department, for those interested in pursuing careers with children and youth. USF also offers a transfer pathway for CCSF students, and a Dual Degree Program for future teachers.
If you're interested in teaching middle or high school, you can major in the subject you want to teach. The SFSU Single Subject Credential Program offers examples. Future credentialed teachers need a BA or BS degree AND a California teaching credential. Local teacher credential programs include: SFSU, USF, SFUSD and other private and public options within the SF Bay Area. SFSU also offers the SF Scholars Program, a blended Master's and BA Program for Special Educators and Multiple ITEP s(Integrated Teacher Education Programs)
Have questions about transfer? Visit the Transfer Center for help, transfer information, and/or to speak with college representatives.