About Child Development BA in California State University, Chico
The Bachelor of Arts in Child Development provides current knowledge of theories, research, and opportunities for applied practice through internships. This degree focuses on children’s development (i.e., physical, neuro, cognitive, social, and emotional) from prenatal/infancy through emerging adulthood. The diversity of children’s experiences within key developmental contexts (e.g., family life, peer relationships, school and community experiences, gender, culture, trauma, resilience) is explored in specialized courses. The acquisition of knowledge, practice, and skills associated with observation, research, and other assessment practices are emphasized. This major provides three supervised internships that enable students to gain valuable work-related experiences within professional settings.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have passed high school
English language requirements
- IELTS : 5.5
- TOEFL IBT: 61
- PTE : 44
California State University, Chico Highlights
| Type of University |
Public |
| Campus setting |
Urban |
| Total Number of Full- Time Faculty |
989 |
| Total Student Enrollment (Fall 2019) |
17,019 |
| International Student % |
2.7% |
| Student-teacher ratio |
23:1 |
| Acceptance Rate |
65% |
| Application Fees |
70 USD |
| Test Scores Accepted |
TOEFL, IELTS, SAT, ACT |
California State University, Chico Annual Cost to Attend
| Fee |
Cost |
| California Resident Tuition |
$5,742 |
| Books and Supplies |
$1,970 |
| Other Fees |
$2,064 |
| Room and Board |
$13,422 |
| Budget for Other Expenses |
$2,796 |
| Total One Year Cost |
$25,994 |
| Fee |
Cost |
| Out of State Resident Tuition |
$17,622 |
| Books and Supplies |
$1,970 |
| Other Fees |
$2,064 |
| Room and Board |
$13,422 |
| Budget for Other Expenses |
$2,796 |
| Total One Year Cost |
$37,874 |
