Child and Adolescent Development for Transfer

Students completing this associate degree will have completed lower-division major preparation requirements for a child and adolescent development degree, an emphasis or option within a child and adolescent development degree, or a degree considered similar to child and adolescent development at a participating California State University (CSU) campus.

Following transfer to a participating CSU campus, students will be required to complete no more than 60 units to obtain a bachelor’s degree; however, some CSU campuses may require additional lower-division major preparation.

This degree may not be appropriate preparation for students transferring to a CSU campus not accepting this degree or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a MiraCosta counselor for further information regarding the most efficient pathway to transfer as a child and adolescent development major and to determine which CSU campuses are participating in this program.

Graduation Requirements

• Complete a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
• Complete all courses in the major with a “C” or "P" or better.
• Complete the Cal-GETC general education pattern.
• Obtain a minimum CSU-transferable grade point average of 2.0.
• Complete a minimum of 12 semester units in residence at MiraCosta College.

Program Student Learning Outcome

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to analyze and apply principles of growth and development from conception through adolescence.

Course Requirements

*. Course satisfies a general education requirement on the Cal-GETC general education (GE) pattern. Note: All of the statistics and honors courses listed are also GE courses.

NOTE: Students are strongly advised to select courses that meet lower-division major preparation requirements at their transfer university and to complete the History, Constitution, and American Ideals requirement prior to transfer.