Academic Catalog 2025-2026

Child Development, Minor

Foundational Courses9
Select three courses from the following:
Intro Child Development
Infancy and Early Childhood
Schoolage Years
Adolescence
Specialized Courses 19
Select three courses from the following:
Development in Diverse Contexts
Enhancing Early Language and Literacy I
Social Development and Interpersonal Relationships
Parenting and Child Guidance
Stress, Risk, & Resilience
Child Development and Social Policy
Immigrant Children and Families
Marriage, Family, and Community
Language, Cognition, and Schooling
Devpt in Poverty
Atypical Development
Total Hours18
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Students enrolled in the Minor in Child Development program may take specialized courses after completing three of the foundational courses (CDV 150, CDV 325, CDV 330, and CDV 360). Minors may request permissions numbers for specialized courses from their minor advisor or the Child Development Department to override any remaining prerequisites.