Programs
Department of Child and Adolescent Development
B.A.,
Child and Adolescent Development
Applied Developmental Science
"The option in Applied Developmental Science provides students a strong foundation across theories, research, concepts and applications of child and adolescent development, spanning conception through early adulthood. This option is versatile given the breadth of study that students are exposed to and its relevance to a wide range of occupations and professions. Students who complete this option are well-positioned and prepared to enter graduate degree programs that lead to direct-service careers as clinicians, researchers, and teachers who serve populations across all ages."
B.A.,
Child and Adolescent Development
Early Childhood Development
"The option in Early Childhood Development provides focused opportunities for students to develop a depth of study in the developmental periods of prenatal, infancy, and early childhood. This option is popular among students who transfer from a California community college as it provides continued educational opportunities in early childhood education and fulfills many of the course requirements for the State of California Child Development Permit—the recognized credential for early childhood educators."
B.A.,
Child and Adolescent Development
Honors
"The purpose of the Department Honors Program is to recognize and support the development of exceptional Child and Adolescent Development undergraduate students. The Department Honors program allows students the opportunity to engage in advanced-level coursework to better prepare for graduate coursework and/or careers in the field of Child and Adolescent Development. Interested students should consult the Department of Child and Adolescent Development website for details and an application. Admission to the Department Honors Program is granted by approval of the Department Honors Committee."
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Contact Information:
Honors Program Director: Nancy Miodrag
Sequoia Hall (SQ) 289-B
(818) 677-4349
Department-Sponsored Academic Internship
"Students may choose to complete a year-long academic internship at an approved local community agency contracted with the department or on campus under the supervision of a department faculty member. The agencies in the community represent a broad spectrum of settings and career opportunities in the field of child and adolescent development. Participating in the internship program requires that students submit an internship match request. Students are then selected on a competitive basis for a limited number of intern slots at each site. Students must successfully complete the required internship hours in addition to the academic internship courses (i.e., CADV 394 and CADV 494) taken over two consecutive semesters. The assignments and activities in internship coursework support students’ experiential learning through self-reflection and the application of developmental theories and concepts. In these courses, students earn a grade of Credit/No Credit.
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In addition to the on-campus seminars and online learning activities, students complete approximately 180 hours of service over two semesters (approximately 6-7 hours per week). The department sponsors the CADV Career and Internship Fair each Spring semester, which provides students opportunities to learn more about the Department-Sponsored Internship Program. Additional information can be found on the Department-Sponsored Internship Program webpage and by contacting the program director."
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Contact:
Program Director: April Z. Taylor
Sequoia Hall (SQ) 287-D
(818) 677-7211
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Assistant Director: Rika Meyer
Sequoia Hall (SQ) 280-D
(818) 677-5243