About Child, Adolescent and Family Studies, B.A. at CSUSB
If you're passionate about helping young people thrive — from infants to adolescents — the Child, Adolescent and Family Studies program at Cal State San Bernardino is the perfect place to begin your journey.
Whether you're just starting college or transferring in, this bachelor’s degree is designed to give you a strong foundation in developmental science, research and real-world practice focused on children (birth to 12), adolescents and families.
As a Child, Adolescent and Family Studies major, you’ll customize your education through one of two concentrations:
- Early Childhood Development
Focuses on the development of children from birth to age 8, emphasizing early education, care and family dynamics. - Child and Adolescent Development
Covers the full span of development from middle childhood through early adulthood, preparing you for work with older children, teens and young adults.
Careers in Child, Adolescent and Family Studies, B.A.
Once you’ve graduated with your degree, a range of careers are open to you, including:
- Social worker
- Educator/teacher (general, special education; and community college instructor for those who go on to earn a master’s degree)
- Counselor/therapist
- Youth organizer/youth support specialist
- Community and social services specialist
- Case manager
Sample Courses
Introduction to Data Analysis in Child Development
Techniques for the elementary analysis of quantitative and qualitative social data. Includes descriptive and inferential measures and tools to code and analyze qualitative data, as well as various ways to present results.
Child Assessment
Students will learn how to administer, score, and interpret a variety of standardized assessment tools commonly used in educational and clinical settings.
Applied Research Methods
Topics may include quasi-experimental design, correlational design, behavioral observation, archival analysis, single-case methodology, survey methodology, research ethics, library research strategies, and writing research reports.
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