Minor in Early Childhood Development and Education

Minor in Early Childhood Development and Education (24 units)  

The Minor in Early Childhood Development and Education is designed for non-CDV major students who are interested in becoming a teacher in early childhood education settings (e.g., preschools and elementary schools). The minor will provide undergraduate students with foundational, theoretical, and applied knowledge necessary for understanding and supporting children’s early development and learning in a variety of early childhood settings. This minor also provides students with coursework to prepare for the Child Development Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and/or to provide subject matter for the PK-3 Early Childhood Education (ECE) Specialist Instruction Credential.  

All Child Development courses applied to the Minor in Early Childhood Development and Education must be passed with a grade of "C" or better.

Required Courses (21 units) 

CDV 220     Principals and Practices of Teaching Young Children (3)

CDV 240     Early Childhood Development and Curriculum (3) - Prerequisite: CDV 220

CDV 260     Introduction to Observation and Assessment in ECE (3) - Prerequisite: CDV 240

CDV 325     Infancy and Early Childhood (3) 

CDV 363     Development in Diverse Contexts (3) 

CDV 462     Atypical Development (3) 

CDV 480     Practicum in Early Childhood Education (3) - Prerequisites: CDV 220, CDV 240, CDV 260, and CDV 325; Recommended Prerequisite: CDV 462

Select one course from:

CDV 330     The School-age Years (3) 

CDV 342     Advanced Observation and Assessment in Early Childhood

CDV 344     Supervision in Early Childhood Settings (3) 

CDV 366     Parenting and Child Guidance (3) 

CDV 380     Stress, Risk and Resiliency (3) 

Students enrolled in the Minor in Early Childhood Development and Education program may take CDV 363, CDV 366, CDV 380, and CDV 462 after they have completed CDV 325. Minors in ECDE may request permission numbers for these courses from their minor advisor or the Child Development Department to override any remaining prerequisites.

To earn a PK-3 ECE Specialist Instruction Credential, students must apply for the PK-3 ECE Specialist Instruction Credential program after completing the Bachelor’s degree. See more information about the CSUDH PK-3 ECE Specialist Instruction Credential Program.