Department of Child and Adolescent Development

Transfer Student Advising

Orientation

Welcome to the CAD Major!!!

For 2014-15, approximately 70% of applicants were accepted into the CAD major for all concentrations. Includes both Change of Majors and Transfer students. Higher acceptance rate this year than usual.

CAD Department Mission

The Department of Child and Adolescent Development (CAD) prepares students to be competent professionals in their work with children, youth, and families.

CAD values teaching and experiential learning that incorporates diverse backgrounds and experiences, current and relevant research, and high quality instruction.

CAD Majors are Prepared to:

•Apply theory and knowledge in varied contexts

•Understand issues underlying equity and social justice; respect the impact it has on the lives of children, youth, and families

•Use theoretical frameworks to understand children, youth, and families

Enrollment History and Current Status

Fall1998: First majors admitted Fall 2009: 1000 majors Fall 2012: Impacted major status

Limited to upper division students Limited to fall semester admission

Fall 2013: 300 majors Spring 2015: First time admission is available in spring

Bachelor of Arts Degree: Child and Adolescent Development BA degree – 45 units Interdisciplinary courses in the concentrations

Four concentrationsEarly ChildhoodSchool Age ChildrenYouth Work and Out of School TimePolicy, Advocacy, and Systems

A Focus on Knowledge of child and adolescent development Application of knowledge through in settings for children, youth and families

Advising Basics Sign up at CAD Dept. Office - SCI 394 20 minute appointments during semester Drop in advising at beginning and end of semester Typical topics: Planning for upcoming semesters; planning for study abroad; academic difficulties; petitions; career planning; advice about graduate schools Read information on CAD website: cad.sfsu.edu No assigned advisors; free to meet with any advisor

Advising Worksheets Bring an advising worksheet to your appointment so you can make notes on it Core worksheet is for all majors Specific concentration worksheet for your concentration Print out worksheet for your Bulletin year for CAD major See CAD website for advising worksheets:

http://cad.sfsu.edu/advising#Worksheets

CAD Course Policies

Grade of C or higher required in all courses taken for the major (includes community college courses that are used in the major).

No CR/NC accepted (except in field work course) CAD prefix course pre-requisites are enforced Policies apply to all CAD majors in all concentrations

CAD Course Policies, cont’d

CAD 210, 260 and ENG 214 (or community college equivalents) must be completed with grade of C or better before enrollment in CAD 410, CAD 450, 460, CAD 625, and CAD 650. No concurrent enrollment allowed. Proof of community college equivalent courses is required.

CAD 410 and ENG 214 must be completed with grade of C or better before enrollment in CAD 500GW. No concurrent enrollment allowed. Proof of community college equivalent for ENG 214 is required.

Core CAD CurriculumRequired for All Majors

I. Foundations - 9 units (Each course is required)

CAD 210* Introduction to Applied Child and Adolescent Development

CAD 260* Child, Family, and Community: An Ecological Perspective

CAD 410 Applied Child and Youth Development (Prerequisites: ENG 214, CAD 210, CAD 260)

*Or community college equivalent All core courses are 3 units

Core CAD Curriculum, cont’d

II. Family Systems - 3 units (Choose one) CAD 450 Understanding and Working with Diverse Families

CAD 460 Globalization and Family Relations

III. Research - 3 units (Required) CAD 500 Action Research Methods in Child and Adolescent Development (GWAR - Upper division writing requirement)

Core CAD Curriculum, cont’d

IV. Special Topics – 3 units (Choose one course from the following; if taken here, do not select for

concentration)

CAD 625 Child and Youth Policy

CAD 650 Child Advocacy

Total Units in Core – 18

CAD Concentrations

CAD Concentrationso Early ChildhoodSchool Age Child Youth Work and Out of School Time Policy, Advocacy, and Systems

Each student selects one concentration

o Early Childhood Prepares Majors to:

o Be competent in early care and education practitioners

o Work with infants/toddlers in care settings

o Teach preschool children

o Work in schools; public and private institutions and agencies

o Enter graduate school

o Meet requirements for Master Teacher for Child Development Permit: California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

o Early Childhood Curriculum

I. Early Childhood Foundation(CAD 215 or community college equivalent)

II. Child Development in ContextSpecial Needs

Infant/Toddler Development

Supporting Children’s Learning III. Curriculum and Methods IV. Observation and Assessment

o Early Childhood Curriculum, cont’d

V. Special IssuesAdministration/ Leadership & Working with Families

VI. Curriculum Specialties VII. *Culminating Experience

CAD 610 and 611 – 150 hours field work

*Must have 150 hours of verified experience in a licensed site prior to start of internship

School Age Child Prepares Majors to:

Enter a Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential Program Teach elementary school age children Work in schools; public and private institutions and agencies Enter graduate school CAD is one of two majors on campus to offer subject matter

preparation program for a Multiple Subjects Teacher Credential.

School Age Child Curriculum

I. Language/Reading/Communication Development II. Literature & Oral Communication III. Mathematics IV. Science V. Physical Education VI. Social Science VII. Arts VIII. Capstone Experience (Internship)

School Age Child Curriculum, cont’d

Courses are offered outside of CAD department because they are subject matter preparation

Hardest courses to get: COMM Capstone Experience courses – Internship courses are:

CAD 600 Internship Seminar – 2 units; graded

CAD 601 Internship – CR/NC; 120 hours required

Youth Work and Out of School Time Prepares Majors to:

Work with adolescents and families Develop, implement, and evaluate youth development programs Work as front-line staff and in leadership positions Pursue careers in education, juvenile justice, residential treatment, social services, mental health, recreation, and public health areas Enter graduate school

Youth Work and Out of School Time Curriculum

I. Youth and Context

II. Youth Development

III. Community Youth Development

IV. Experiential Learning (substitution)

V. Special Topics

VI. Ethics (substitution)

VII. Program Development and Evaluation

VIII. Culminating Experience (Internship)

Youth Work Curriculum, cont’d

Substitutions in the following areas, upon advisement:IV. Experiential Learning

CAD 430 and CAD 431 not offered

VI. Ethics

CAD 540 not offered

VII. Culminating Experience

CAD 600 Internship Seminar – 2 units; graded

CAD 601 Internship – CR/NC; 120 hours

Policy, Advocacy and Systems Prepares Majors to:

Work in public policy, research, advocacy and public service in a variety of settings/ agencies

Provide indirect service to children, youth and families

Pursue post-baccalaureate degree in which advanced knowledge of theory and research methodology are required

Policy, Advocacy, and Systems Curriculum

I. Policy for Children, Youth, and FamiliesII. Political and Policy ProcessesIII. Systems and OrganizationsIV. Program Development, Evaluation, and AdministrationV. Advocacy and Community OrganizingVI. Research and StatisticsVII. Culminating Experience (Internship)

CAD 600 and 601; 120 hours internship

Internship

Culminating Experience: Internship

Academic, supervised experience during last semester before graduation Opportunity to apply theory and knowledge to practice in a

professional setting Expand students’ knowledge of professional practice, expectations, and behaviors Interact with working professionals over time in professional

setting

Internship, cont’d

Apply one semester prior to desired internship Check CAD website for deadlines and forms

http://cad.sfsu.edu/internships

No late applications accepted; no exceptions Handbook, lists of possible sites, contracts, code of ethics, and FAQs are on website for your review. A minimum of 30 units must be completed in CAD core &

concentration prior to start of fieldwork.

Internship, cont’d All core foundations courses must be completed

prior to start of internship. In EC concentration, CAD 215 or equivalent also must be completed prior to start of fieldwork. CAD 600 (2 units) and 601 (2 units) for all concentrations except EC. EC takes CAD 610 and 611.

Additional Programs

CAD Metro AcademyFor incoming freshmen who are interested in CADhttp://metro.sfsu.edu

CAD PATH ProgramSupports professionals working in the field of early childhood education to earn a Bachelor's degree

http://cad.sfsu.edu/path

◊ CAD Metro Highlights

◊ Cohort model

◊ Complete General Education requirements (such as English and Math) with classes that use interesting, real-life early childhood education challenges as examples.

◊ Academic advising to help students stay on track with the right courses to earn their degree in a timely manner

◊ Tutoring for English, Math & Science courses

◊ CAD Metro Highlights, cont’d

◊ Participation in Metro Child and Adolescent Development will help participants preparing for admission into

the Child and Adolescent Development Major

http://metro.sfsu.edu

o CAD PATH Program

Benefits:o Meets every other weekend Friday evenings (approx. 5:30-

10) and Saturdays (approx. 8:30-6) – 3 courses per semester with cohort

o Structured pathway to help you graduate in a timely manner

o Provides students with personalized support for college success through mentoring and tutoring

o CAD PATH Program, cont’d

Eligibility:o Work or be willing to work at least 20 hours a week in an

early childhood education center-based or family child care program

o CAD major with a concentration in EC

http://cad.sfsu.edu/path

CAD Faculty – Tenured/Tenure Track

Alison Baroody, Ph.D. – Assistant Professor Rene F. Dahl, Ph.D. – Professor and Chair Soyeon Park, Ph.D. - Associate Professor Kristen Pozzoboni, Ph.D. – Assistant Professor

CAD Faculty - Lecturers

Nadine Agosta, Ed.D.- Internship CoordinatorMelinda Ramzel, MPH, ABD – PATH CoordinatorElaine Schilling, MPALygia Stebbing, Ed.D. – Metro Coordinator

For More Information…

Websites: www.sfsu.edu http://cad.sfsu.edu http://cad.sfsu.edu/path http://metro.sfsu.edu

Email: cad@sfsu.edu Phone: 415-405-3564

Questions?