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Child and Adolescent Development College of Health and Human Development Chair: S. Harold Smith Sequoia Hall (SQ) 281 (818) 677-3385 /hhd/cadv Faculty Vonterance Bell, Rosemary Gonzalez, Joyce Munsch, Whitney Scott Lewis, S. Harold Smith, April Taylor, W. David Wakefield Emeritus Faculty: Carol Kelly, Barbara Polland Programs Undergraduate Degree: B.A., Child Development Major The Department of Child and Adolescent Development offers an inter-disciplinary liberal arts degree program which leads to a Bachelor of Arts in Child Development. Students explore the scientific study of human development from birth through adolescence with an interdisciplinary focus that includes psychological, educational, and social-behavioral perspectives. A critical component of the degree program includes con-necting theories to practice through fieldwork and internships with community organizations and schools throughout the San Fernando Valley and greater Los Angeles area. Students in the major complete coursework from multiple aca-demic departments across the Cal State Northridge campus that center around (a) an overview of the field, (b) the domains of social and cog-nitive development, (c) modes of inquiry and research in development, (d) cultural and linguistic influences on development, (e) professional development and training, and (f) a range of elective coursework that may be based on students’ interests. The major provides a strong foundation for post-baccalaureate graduate programs in child and adolescent development, educational psychology, developmental psychology, school psychology, early child-hood education, special education, educational leadership, marriage and family therapy, clinical social work, clinical psychology, and teach-ing credential programs. Careers The major will be of interest to a wide range of students, including those who are interested in direct-service careers with children and families (i.e., teaching, counseling, therapy, social work, etc