Child & Adolescent Development (CAD)
CAD 120 Child Development, Social Justice, and Academic Success (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Restricted to freshmen.
Course Attributes:
- Social Justice
- Global Perspectives
- Am. Ethnic & Racial Minorities
- C2: Humanities
- E1 LLD Pre-Fall 2019
CAD 210 Introduction to Applied Child and Adolescent Development (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: GE Area A2 or permission of the instructor.
Course Attributes:
- D1: Social Sciences
CAD 215 Foundations in Early Childhood (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: ENG 114 or equivalent or permission of instructor. Priority enrollment for freshmen and sophomores.
CAD 223 Infants, Toddlers, and Families (Units: 3)
Research and theories in developmental science and their application in families and communities from conception to age three. (Plus-minus letter grade; RP grading only) [Formerly CFS 323, FCS 223]
CAD 230 Principles and Practices in Early Childhood Programs (Units: 3)
Historical context and theoretical perspectives in early care and education. Examination of the role of the early childhood educator, identification of best practices for environmental design, curriculum, and teaching strategies. Exploration of teacher-child relationships, professional ethics, career pathways, and professional standards. (Plus-minus letter grade only) [CSL may be available]
CAD 260 Children, Families, and Community: An Ecological Perspective (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: GE Area A2 or permission of the instructor.
Course Attributes:
- Am. Ethnic & Racial Minorities
- Social Justice
- Global Perspectives
- D1: Social Sciences
- E1 LLD Pre-Fall 2019
CAD 300 Professional Roles and Careers in Child and Adolescent Development (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Restricted to Child and Adolescent Development majors.
CAD 326 Developing Language and Literacy Skills in Young Children (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Restricted to Child Development Pre-K to 3rd Grade majors, Child and Adolescent Development majors, and Early Childhood Development minors; CAD 210* and CAD 260*.
CAD 330 Curriculum and Development in Early Childhood (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Restricted to Child and Adolescent Development majors and Early Childhood Development minors.
CAD 400 Community Youth Development (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Restricted to Child and Adolescent Development majors; upper-division standing; CAD 210 and CAD 260 or equivalents.
CAD 410GW Applied Developmental Science: Prenatal Through Early Childhood - GWAR (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Restricted to Child and Adolescent Development majors and Early Childhood Development minors; GE Area A2*; CAD 210 and CAD 260 or equivalents with grades of C or higher.
Course Attributes:
- Graduation Writing Assessment
CAD 411 Applied Developmental Science: Middle Childhood through Emerging Adulthood (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Restricted to Child and Adolescent Development majors; GE Area A2*; CAD 210 and CAD 260 or equivalents with grades of C or higher.
CAD 420 Assessment and Observation with Children (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Restricted to Child and Adolescent Development majors and Early Childhood Development minors; CAD 210 or equivalent.
CAD 423 Administration of Programs for Young Children (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Restricted to Child and Adolescent Development majors and Early Childhood Development minors; CAD 210 and CAD 260.
CAD 450 Understanding and Working with Diverse Families (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Restricted to Child and Adolescent Development majors; CAD 210 and CAD 260 or equivalents.
CAD 500 Research Methods in Child and Adolescent Development (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Restricted to Child and Adolescent Development majors; CAD 300* and CAD 410GW* with a grade of C or better.
CAD 500GW Research Methods in Child and Adolescent Development - GWAR (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Restricted to Child and Adolescent Development majors; CAD 410* or CAD 411* with a grade of C or higher; CAD 210 and CAD 260 or equivalents.
Course Attributes:
- Graduation Writing Assessment
CAD 510 Adult Supervision and Leadership in Early Childhood Programs (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Restricted to Child and Adolescent Development majors and Early Childhood Development minors; CAD 210, CAD 215, and CAD 260 or equivalents with grades of C or higher; CAD 215 or CAD 230 or equivalents with grades of C or higher.
CAD 525 Honors Seminar in Child and Adolescent Development (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Restricted to upper-division Child and Adolescent Development majors.
CAD 550 Child Life: Theory and Application (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Restricted to Child and Adolescent Development majors; CAD 300*.
CAD 560 Loss and Grief: Children, Youth, Families and Community (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Restricted to Child and Adolescent Development majors; CAD 300*.
CAD 600 Child and Adolescent Development Internship Seminar (Unit: 1)
Prerequisites: Restricted to senior Child and Adolescent Development majors; completion of 30 units in major with grades of C or better; approval of internship application; concurrent enrollment in CAD 601.
CAD 601 Child and Adolescent Development Internship (Units: 2)
Prerequisites: Restricted to senior Child and Adolescent Development majors; 36 units of major coursework with grades of C or better; approval of internship application; must be taken concurrently with CAD 600.
CAD 610 Early Childhood Internship Seminar (Unit: 1)
Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division students; CAD 210 and CAD 260; CAD 215 or CAD 230 or equivalents; concurrent enrollment in CAD 611.
CAD 611 Early Childhood Internship (Units: 2)
Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division students; CAD 210 and CAD 260; CAD 215 or CAD 230 or equivalents; concurrent enrollment in CAD 610.
CAD 625 Children, Youth, and Public Policy (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Restricted to Child and Adolescent Development majors; CAD 210 and CAD 260 or equivalents.
CAD 660 Applied Advanced Developmental Science in Child and Adolescent Development (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Restricted to senior CAD Majors; CAD 210, CAD 260, CAD 300*, and CAD 410*.
CAD 685 Projects in the Teaching of CAD (Units: 1-4)
Prerequisites: A grade of B+ or better in the course that the student will be assisting in and permission of the instructor.
CAD 699 Independent Study (Units: 1-4)
Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; permission of the instructor and major adviser.