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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.
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
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.