Child and Adolescent Development, BA (2023-2024) (AA-T Child and Adolescent Development)

The AA-T in Child and Adolescent Development guarantees 60 transferable units and the completion of all lower division Core GE. This AA-T degree will meet the CHAD 60 , PSYC 1 , and STAT 95 requirement at SJSU.

Below is the path to the BA in Child and Adolescent Development degree in 60 semester units for students who earn the AA-T in ChAD.

Year 1 | Year 2

Year 1

1st Semester (15 units)

UDW Directed Self Placement Exercise Completed
CHAD 70 - Lifespan Development in a Global Context 3 units
CHAD 100W - Writing Workshop OR LLD 100W - Writing Workshop 3 units (WID)
CHAD 101 - Research Methods in Developmental Science 3 units
**Upper Division Area of Specialization Course 3 units
Lower OR Upper Division University Elective 1 unit
Physical Education 2 units

2nd Semester (15 units)

POLS 170V (Area V+US23) OR a different SJSU Studies Area V if US2+3 already satisfied 3 units
CHAD 162 - Cultural Influences in Childhood and Adolescence OR CHAD 164 - Contemporary Parenting 3 units
CHAD 168 - Social and Emotional Development 3 units
CHAD 169 - Motivating Children and Adolescents in Educational Settings 3 units
**Upper Division Area of Specialization Course 3 units

Year 2

3rd Semester (15 units)

SJSU Studies Area R 3 units
CHAD 165 - Risk and Resilience in a Community Context 3 units
CHAD 170 - Cognitive Development in Context 3 units
**Two Upper Division Area of Specialization Courses 6 total units

4th Semester (15 units)

HIST 170S (Area S+US1) OR a different SJSU Studies Area S if US1 already satisfied 3 units
CHAD 195 - Senior Seminar in Child & Adolescent Development 3 units
**Upper Division Area of Specialization Course 3 units
Lower OR Upper Division University Electives 6 total units

Roadmap Notes

A minimum of 40 upper division units must be completed for degree. This roadmap is a sample pathway. Check with a major advisor regarding the most appropriate course sequence for you. 60 units minimum will be transferred with this degree, however, up to 70 transfer units can be applied to the lower division and lower division free electives if articulated.

** Select a specific Area of Specialization below and complete all courses in that single area for a total of 15 units.

Early Childhood Focus:
CHAD 150 , CHAD 152 , CHAD 160 , CHAD 161 , and CHAD 173

Community Focus:
CHAD 104 , CHAD 156 , CHAD 157 , CHAD 158 , and CHAD 163 OR CHAD 173