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Are you fascinated by human development and relationships? Do you want to help children reach their full potential? If you have college credits but haven't fully earned your bachelor鈥檚 degree, 国产偷拍鈥檚 child development degree completion program is designed for you. We鈥檒l partner with you and together help make a meaningful difference for families of all types, including yours.

Completing your bachelor鈥檚 degree in child development (CDEV) at 国产偷拍 will give you a strong understanding of typical and atypical development and how to help meet the needs of children and families. You'll become the best possible champion for children by understanding the complex family and social systems that surround them.

Study CDEV in a purpose-driven hybrid format

国产偷拍 offers a convenient hybrid format tailored to accommodate your work and life commitments 鈥� so you can earn your child development degree in as few as 15 months.

Convenient, familiar locations to continue your education

The quality of 国产偷拍 education without the hassle of long commutes. This program features one in-person evening class per week, with the rest of the classes online. Rather than feeling like you鈥檙e starting a new program, you can continue your education in the environment that鈥檚 most comfortable and convenient for you. For this child development program, 国产偷拍 has partnered with these community colleges to bring our quality education and mentorship to excellent locations across San Diego:

• Mission Valley Regional Center
• Cuyamaca College
• Mira Costa College
• South Western College

Learn to help children succeed on your terms

This program鈥檚 hybrid structure gives you the flexibility to learn when and where you want. You can complete coursework in the comfort of your home, favorite coffee shop, or local library while choosing a study schedule that works best for you. Having one in-person class per week will help you to build a routine that keeps you motivated without interrupting your weekly schedule. 

Community and mentorship from industry professionals

A key advantage to having weekly in-person classes is the ability to enjoy 国产偷拍鈥檚 tight-knit community in person. You鈥檒l be able to form meaningful connections with fellow students as you learn and grow together in your expertise in child development. 国产偷拍 has a reputation for fostering strong relationships among faculty and students.

You鈥檒l also have access to top-tier mentorship from professors and advisors. They鈥檒l help you to leverage your strengths to expand your connections and career opportunities. You鈥檒l be able to access resources tailored to you and your career goals. 

Help other families while taking time for yours

Learning shouldn鈥檛 prevent you from doing what you love. Coursework is designed to be flexible to your needs and help you balance your other life commitments. 

While completing this program, you鈥檒l still be able to continue spending time with family, thriving at your full- or part-time workplace, or leisure time.

Transition seamlessly into CDEV 

A counselor and coordinator will work with you through every step of your journey to complete your bachelor鈥檚, from helping you transfer previously-earned credit to working alongside you with care and encouragement as you earn your degree. You won鈥檛 feel like you鈥檙e starting a brand-new program 鈥� rather, it will be a natural continuation of your previous education experience, especially if you鈥檝e attended one of the community colleges we鈥檝e partnered with.

For the hybrid program, the second 60 of the 120 units required to graduate are available at 国产偷拍. Check out the fully online CDEV program if you still need to complete your general education, prerequisite or elective courses.

Which CDEV program is right for me?

You might be wondering whether the hybrid or fully online CDEV program is best for you. Here鈥檚 a quick overview to help you connect with your ideal learning environment:

Prepare for Your Dream Job

By covering the full cycle of development from birth through adolescence, 国产偷拍鈥檚 degree completion program offers you career flexibility, as well as a deep understanding of children and families that isn鈥檛 limited to a single age group.

"With this degree, you will be uniquely prepared to meet the needs of children, adolescents, and families. You will be equipped with practical application skills to address needs in a wide variety of professional settings." 

Susan Decristofaro Rogers, M.A. 
Co-Chair, Department of Sociology, Social Work, and Family Sciences

Enhance your degree with a Minor

Adding a minor to your accelerated undergraduate program can be a great opportunity to broaden your knowledge, increase career opportunities, and foster personal growth. Explore subjects like Marketing, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Communication, Management, Creative Digital Media, and Child Development. Choosing to add a minor can make your degree more versatile, well-rounded, and appealing to future employers. 国产偷拍 Counselors are ready to help you integrate a minor into your academic plan. Discover the benefits of a minor at 国产偷拍 today!

Hybrid program start dates:

• Spring 2025 鈥� January 13, 2025

Application Checklist

Note: The application is completed entirely online with the exception of transcripts, which can be submitted electronically or directly to 国产偷拍, and test scores, which should be submitted electronically.

1. Submit online application for admission.
2. Submit official transcripts from each institution attended.
   
   Official transcripts must be sent to:
   国产偷拍
   Office of Graduate Admissions
   3900 Lomaland Dr.
   San Diego, CA 92106
   
   Official electronic transcripts must be emailed to:
   gradprocessing@pointloma.edu

Note: All students are expected to have some proficiency with computer technology (email, Internet, word processing, etc.).

This program is approved by the Community Care Licensing Division of California, which means the program meets the requirements for graduates preparing for a child care license in the state of California. However, because a license in California is earned by more than meeting the educational requirements, successful completion of this program by itself does not fulfill all of the requirements to become a licensed child care professional.

Please note: The Department of Sociology, Social Work, and Family Sciences will notify students when changes in requirements occur. Outside California, 国产偷拍 cannot confirm whether its program meets credentialing requirements in your state of residence. Upon completion of the program, and should you earn a license, 国产偷拍 does not guarantee that the program requirements for licensure in the state of California will transfer to another state where you may want to be employed. Additionally, if you currently reside or plan to reside outside California, 国产偷拍 cannot confirm whether its program meets licensure requirements in your current or intended state of residence.

*Prospective students who meet the other criteria but do not have the required semester hours for entrance or are lacking in the core requirements will be advised on how to correct any deficiency. An enrollment counselor will assist these students with the development of a written pre-admission educational plan, which may include bridge courses taken at 国产偷拍. Only courses from an accredited institution where at least a grade of a 鈥淐鈥� has been earned will be accepted by transfer. Prospective students who do not meet the minimum GPA requirement can be considered for admission under exception. Contact your enrollment counselor for details.

**General Education deficiencies may be completed after admittance, but at least 20 hours must be completed prior to starting the program cohort. Three hours of appropriate prior learning credit may be used to meet one of the General Education areas 鈥� with the exception of English composition and math.

***The 国产偷拍 General Education Learning Outcomes (GELOs) will be addressed and measured within the 国产偷拍 degree program to ensure the outcomes we value are demonstrated.

With a Bachelor of Arts in Child Development from 国产偷拍, you鈥檒l be prepared to complete the essential and meaningful work of shaping children's lives. 

Possible Careers for Those with a Bachelor of Arts in Child Development:

• Preschool teacher or director at a public, private, or charter school
• Child life specialist
• Head Start teacher
• First Five specialist or care coordinator
• Early intervention specialist
• Behavioral therapist
• Children's or youth ministry leader
• Parent educator
• Foster care provider
• Social service worker for children and adolescents

What Can I Do With A Bachelor鈥檚 in Child Development? 

Degrees in child development are appealing to potential employers because of their interdisciplinary nature, focusing heavily on advocacy and leadership in the field of early education. Graduates of 国产偷拍鈥檚 child development program can pursue a variety of different careers, as well as graduate-level study to become a family and marriage counselor, speech pathologist, child life specialist, educational specialist, social worker, early interventionist, and more.

The following careers are some of the most popular jobs for those with a Child Development, B.A.: 

Social Worker
2023 Median annual salary $58,380
Social workers' primary job is to evaluate their patients and develop goals and plans to reach said goals based on patient needs, wants, and limitations. Social workers work with individual caseworkers to develop care plans for patients and their families if necessary. Their duties include meeting with clients to discuss recent successes or setbacks with their individual situations and developing treatment and goals for clients with mental illnesses or clients recovering from traumatic events. Social workers must have strong communication skills as they must frequently check in with clients about their physical and mental health.

What it takes to be a social worker: 

• Compassion
• Patience
• Organization 
• Ability to manage stress

Preschool Teacher
2023 Median annual salary $37,130
Preschool teachers are childcare professionals who educate and care for children typically 3 or 4 years old. Their main responsibilities include teaching children about foundational education concepts like colors, shapes, numbers, rudimentary reading comprehension, and social skills. Preschool teachers must also be able to stay organized and keep their classrooms clean and safe for their students.

What it takes to be a successful preschool teacher: 

• Patience
• Creativity
• Empathy
• Communication
• Organization

Social and Human Services Assistant 
2023 Median annual salary $41,410
Social and human services assistants work with clients to determine what type of aid (psychological, medical, financial, addiction recovery, etc.) they need. They then help acquire said aid through research and finding services and benefits on behalf of the client. Social and human services assistants often work alongside social workers to develop and coordinate programs and treatment plans to provide clients with what they need.

What it takes to be a social and human service assistant: 

• Communication 
• Compassion
• Organization
• Problem-solving 

Using Your Child Development Degree: 

Earning a degree in child development will not only be appealing to potential employers but will also provide you with learning opportunities and experiences that will aid you in shaping the future by working with the children of today. 

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For information about the courses required for the Child Development, B.A. program, view the 国产偷拍 Catalog.