About BA In Child And Adolescent Development: Concentration In Early Childhood in San Francisco State University
The concentration in Early Childhood is for students who wish to work primarily with young children (infants, toddlers, and preschoolers) and their families in settings such as preschools, child care centers, schools, and social service agencies. This concentration is recommended for students who wish to meet requirements for the Child Development Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Courses in the major must be completed with a letter grade of C or better. CR/NC grading is only accepted for the Early Childhood Internship (CAD 611).
Program Learning Outcomes
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To promote and advocate for social justice and be culturally aware, sensitive, and responsive in the context of CAD.
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To understand the professional roles and responsibilities in the field of CAD in a variety of work settings.
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To apply developmental, learning, and cultural theories used in the context of the field.
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To communicate clearly, respectfully, persuasively, coherently, and powerfully in the context of CAD including but not limited to working with children, families, and colleagues.
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To write clearly, cohesively, and persuasively in the CAD genre in a variety of formats including but not limited to reports, policy analyses, assessments, and proposals.
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To understand research methods, assessment, evaluation, and data collection, analysis, and reporting; to conduct action research in the context of CAD.
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To be able to locate and utilize a variety of appropriate and relevant resources and technologies in the context of CAD.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must be qualified to enter a university in their home country and have a good scholastic record from an accredited/recognized school.
English language requirements
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Paper-based Test (PBT): 500
Computer-based Test (CBT): 173
Internet-based Test (IBT): 61
- IELTS (International English Testing System)
Minimum Overall Score 6.0
- Pearson Test of English (PTE)
Score of at least 50.
San Francisco State University Cost of Attendance
- Tuition, books and supplies, accommodation and board, transportation, and incidental fees are all included in the cost of studying in the United States.
- The cost of attendance for a full-time undergraduate student living on campus is listed below:
The university has a set tuition charge, as well as other costs, and the undergraduate full-time tuition fee and cost of attendance are as follows:
Description |
On-campus expense |
Off-campus expense |
Tuition fee |
7,440 USD |
7,440 USD |
Books and supplies |
1,038 USD |
1,038 USD |
Food and housing |
15,950 USD |
17,922 USD |
Personal expenses |
2,058 USD |
2,770 USD |
Transportation |
1,094 USD |
1,482 USD |
Total |
27,580 USD |
30,652 USD |
The graduate students cost of attendance will be:-
Type |
Fee |
Credential |
2,566 USD to 3,964 USD |
Master’s degree, second baccalaureate |
2,716 USD to 4,222 USD |
Doctorate |
6,553 USD |
Non-resident tuition fee |
396 USD per unit |
MBA, MSA, MSBA |
0 to 6.0 units- 700 USD 6.1 or more- 1,200 USD Professional program fee- 270 USD |
Masters of public administration |
0 to 6.0 units- 430 USD 6.1 or more- 850 USD per semester |