Child and Adolescent Development, BA (2023-2024) (AS-T Early Childhood Education)

The AS-T in Early Childhood Education guarantees 60 transferable units and the completion of all lower division Core GE. This transfer degree will meet the CHAD 60 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 AS-T in Early Childhood Education.

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
PSYC 1 - Introduction to Psychology 3 units
STAT 95 - Elementary Statistics 3 units
CHAD 100W - Writing Workshop OR LLD 100W - Writing Workshop 3 units (WID)
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 101 - Research Methods in Developmental Science 3 units
CHAD 150 - Development of Language and Communicative Competence 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

Year 2

3rd Semester (15 units)

SJSU Studies Area R 3 units
CHAD 165 - Risk and Resilience in a Community Context 3 units
CHAD 169 - Motivating Children and Adolescents in Educational Settings 3 units
CHAD 170 - Cognitive Development in Context 3 units
CHAD 173 - Critical Issues in Infant/Toddler Development 3 units

4th Semester (15 units)

HIST 170S (Area S+US1) OR a different SJSU Studies Area S if US1 already satisfied 3 units
CHAD 152 - Foundations for Early Childhood Curriculum 3 units
CHAD 160 - Practicum in Early Childhood Education 3 units
CHAD 161 - Administration of Early Childhood Programs 3 units
CHAD 195 - Senior Seminar in Child & Adolescent Development 3 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.