Bachelor of Arts in Child and Adolescent Development

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Bachelor of Arts in Child and Adolescent Development
Concentration in Early Development , Care and Education

Overview

This degree completion program leads to a Bachelor of Arts in Child and Adolescent Development (CHAD) with a concentration in Early Development, Care and Education. Participants are also eligible for the Early Childhood Education (ECE) permit as they work toward the credential. The State of California invested billions of dollars in ECE, creating many employment opportunities in public and private schools and preschools.

Classes are taught by experienced Sac State instructors. Students earn their degree from California State University, Sacramento.

Information Sessions

There are currently no information sessions scheduled for the CHAD program. Please check back at a later date.

Benefits

  • Flexibility
    This program offers a mostly asynchronous online format designed for working adults. You can finish your degree at your own pace, taking accelerated 8-week classes on a part-time or full-time schedule. Classes are asynchronous with three online meetings per course.
  • Guaranteed classes
    Courses offered every semester will allow you to finish your degree in a timely manner; most students can complete their degree within two years. Advisors provide different degree maps to help you plan your path and meet your goals on time.
  • Support
    Academic and career support is offered to each student with specially assigned Success Coaches. These experts in the field have years of experience in Child Development Education and are here to help you. Students can take advantage of online individual and group meetings, writing support, and academic coaching with our Success Coaches.
  • Personalized student services
    Don’t navigate the CSU system alone! We provide a variety of student services including transcript evaluations, admission assistance, financial aid guidance, degree completion advising, and graduation advising.

Audience

The program is ideal for those who:

  • Have attended a community college, and
  • Are transfer eligible to a four-year university
  • Are comfortable learning in an online environment

Not sure if you are transfer eligible? We will let you know and create an educational plan for you!

Structure

Students work closely with program advisors to ensure satisfactory completion of all university-wide general education and graduation requirements. At least 120 units are required for graduation, with 30 units in residence at Sacramento State.

Students take 8-week, mostly asynchronous courses with three online meetings per course. Each semester has two sessions, so students can take as few as one course at a time for part-time (6 units), or two courses at a time for full-time (12 units) every semester.

Financial aid is available for qualified students in this program.

Course Listing

Child and Adolescent Development Courses

All fees subject to change.

Article November 25, 2024
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An Impact on Futures: Meet Regina Swaney

“The most inspiring aspect of studying Child Development lies in the profound realization of how early experiences shape the trajectory of a person’s life,” says Regina Swaney, one of the cohort facilitators for the Bachelor of Arts in Child and Adolescent Development program at Sac State’s College of Continuing Education (CCE).

Article July 22, 2024
Headshot of Mickey Eichenhofer.

Opening More Horizons: Meet Mickey Eichenhofer

Mickey Eichenhofer, a cohort facilitator in the Bachelor of Arts in Child and Adolescent Development (CHAD) program at Sac State’s College of Continuing Education (CCE), shares an inspiring quote with all of her students, attributed to author Mark Twain: “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So, throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”

Student Success Story

Kerstin Morell
Bachelor of Arts in Child Development

Obtaining a bachelor’s degree was a long-term goal for Kerstin Morell. In May 2019, she accomplished this goal by receiving her Bachelor of Arts in our Child Development: Early Development, Care and Education degree completion program.