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Department Chair

Janna Kim

Department Office/Website

Education Classroom 503
657-278-8458
hhd.fullerton.edu/cas

Faculty

Natsuki Atagi, Jason Baker, Katherine Bono, Ioakim Boutakidis, Nathalie Carrick, Guadalupe Diaz Lara, Guadalupe Espinoza, Christa Greenfader, Leslie Grier, Janna Kim, Joyce Lin, Karlena Ochoa, Pamella Oliver, Claudia G. Pineda, Michelle Ramos, Diana Robles, Amirah Saafir, Sharon Seidman, Shu-Chen Yen, Sasha Zeedyk

Introduction

The Department of Child and Adolescent Studies is dedicated to promoting the well-being of children, adolescents and families through teaching, research and reflective practice. Its mission is to prepare students to contribute to the community through practicum experiences, course activities and extracurricular endeavors, and to continue that contribution as professionals in their work with diverse children, adolescents and families; to conduct developmentally informed research with implications for practice; and to make significant contributions to the community through practicum and service. 

Degree Description

The Bachelor of Science in Child and Adolescent Studies provides students with empirically derived knowledge about bio-physical, socio-emotional and cognitive developmental milestones from conception through adolescence; individual and cultural differences; and common variations in development.  Our curriculum provides broad undergraduate preparation for students interested in early care and education, elementary education, special education and a variety of youth-related social service careers, as well as graduate study in disciplines such as child development, counseling, developmental psychology and social work.

Student Learning Outcomes

• Bachelor of Science in Child and Adolescent Studies

Academic Advising

Academic advising is provided at both the Fullerton campus and via Zoom through regularly scheduled individual student advising appointments and drop-in hours. Students are encouraged to consult the department website to access advising tutorials and other resources; and use these resources and meet with a department adviser to develop an academic plan to ensure efficient progress towards graduation and professional preparation.

Programs and Courses Offered

Programs

• Child and Adolescent Studies, Adolescent/Youth Development Concentration, B.S.
• Child and Adolescent Studies, Early Childhood Development Concentration, B.S.
• Child and Adolescent Studies, Elementary School Settings Concentration, B.S.
• Child and Adolescent Studies, Family and Community Contexts Concentration, B.S.

• Adolescent Development Minor
• Child and Adolescent Studies Minor

Courses

Courses are designated as CAS in the Class Schedule.

• CAS 100 - Foundations for Success in Child and Adolescent Studies (3)
• CAS 101 - Introduction to Child and Adolescent Development (3)
• CAS 130 - Explore Core: Teens in Trouble (3)
• CAS 131 - Explore Core: Migrant Lives (3)
• CAS 132 - Explore Core: Fear and Fantasy (3)
• CAS 140 - Introduction to Early Childhood (3)
• CAS 141 - Intermediate Seminar in Early Childhood (3)
• CAS 201 - Child, Family, and Community (3)
• CAS 206 - Health and Safety in Early Childhood (3)
• CAS 215 - Observations in Early Childhood Settings (3)
• CAS 221 - Responsive Care and Practices for Infants and Toddlers (3)
• CAS 250 - Introduction to Early Childhood Curriculum (3)
• CAS 300 - Elements of Effective Professional Communication (3)
• CAS 301 - Inquiry and Methodology in Development (3)
• CAS 305 - Advanced Assessment in Early Childhood (3)
• CAS 310 - Assessing and Observing Development (3)
• CAS 312 - Human Growth and Development (3)
• CAS 315 - Child Development (3)
• CAS 321 - Advanced Study of Infant and Toddler Development (3)
• CAS 322 - Preschool-Age Development (3)
• CAS 325A - Conception Through Age 8 (3)
• CAS 325B - Age 9 Through Adolescence (3)
• CAS 326 - Optimizing Development of School Age Children (3)
• CAS 327 - Optimizing Development During Adolescence (3)
• CAS 328 - Child Life Theory and Practice (3)
• CAS 330 - Adolescence and Early Adulthood (3)
• CAS 340 - Parenting in the 21st Century (3)
• CAS 341 - Working with Parents of Young Children (3)
• CAS 345 - Child and Adolescent Development in Diverse Family Contexts (3)
• CAS 346 - Advanced Study in Preschool Development (3)
• CAS 352 - Numeracy and Science in Early Childhood (3)
• CAS 353 - Learning and Motivation in Early Childhood (3)
• CAS 360 - Adolescents and the Media (3)
• CAS 365 - Adolescent Pregnancy and Parenting (3)
• CAS 370 - Development of African American Children and Youth (3)
• CAS 375 - Adolescent Identity (3)
• CAS 380 - Adolescent Sexuality and Intimate Relationships (3)
• CAS 391 - Leadership Seminar in Early Childhood (3)
• CAS 394 - Introductory Practicum in Child and Adolescent Studies (3)
• CAS 399 - Peer Mentoring Academy for Student Success (3)
• CAS 454 - Practicum in Transitional Early Childhood Education (3)
• CAS 464 - Practicum Seminar in Early Care and Education (3)
• CAS 474 - Practicum in Development in School Settings (3)
• CAS 484 - Practicum Seminar in Adolescent and Youth Services (2)
• CAS 484L - Practicum in Adolescent and Youth Services (1)
• CAS 490T - Senior Seminar in Child and Adolescent Development (3)
• CAS 494 - Practicum in Youth and Families in Community Settings (3)
• CAS 496 - Student-to-Student Tutorial (1-3)
• CAS 499 - Independent Study (1-3)

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