Child Development Advisor Website

MEET YOUR ADVISOR

Cristina Prado

Phone:  (310) 243-3516
Email: cprado@csudh.edu
Office: WH 220

  • General 
  • Early Development and Learning
  • Juvenile Delinquency
  • Management and Administration

    April Thomas

    Phone:  (310) 243-3465
    Email: aprilthomas@csudh.edu
    Office: WH 220

    • Counseling and Family Services


    ADVISING APPOINTMENTS AND DROP-IN HOURS

    Appointments:

    You can schedule your advising appointment via the Toro Success Collaborative with your designated advisor using the following links:

    Cristina's Personalized Appointment LinkIf you are unable to find an appointment slot, please email me with your full name, CSUDH ID#, and at least 3 best days and times. For example, Tuesdays 9-11, etc.

    April's Personalized Appointment Link

    Visit our Student Success Center's website for Drop-in hours

    Meet the rest of the Student Success Center Team


    REGISTRATION INFORMATION

    Permission numbers- Students who need a permission number to add courses  (August – May) will email their designated CDV advisor before classes begin the up-coming semester.  After the semester begins, you must reach out to the instructor of record to request (not demand) permission to add the course.

    During Summer ONLY, May 25- Aug 1 – All Foundation (320, 325, 330, 360) permission numbers are obtained by emailing cdevelopment@csudh.edu as these numbers are held for new admits.

    During Fall and Spring Registration Period- Specialized permission numbers are obtained by emailing your designated CDV advisor.  Your request must be verified and approved eligible to add before receiving the permission number.

    First Day of Classes- ALL permission is obtained from the instructor of record.

    Other Departments (PSY, SOC, etc.)- you will need to reach out to the specific department for permission numbers. You may be able to find their information in the department’s website.

    How to View your Enrollment Date

    How to use your Permission Number

    Waitlist

    Add/Drop Policies


    CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM INFORMATION

    Department Chair: Megumi Kuwabara

    Admin Support: Reyna Real