Department of Child and Family Development
The Department of Child and Family Development (CFD) is a highly integrated academic unit within the College of Education. The Department offers a B.S. in Child Development in Applied Arts and Sciences, a Master of Science degree in Child Development, and a graduate certificate (EC-TEaMH) in early childhood mental health. In addition, the department offers a Master of Science in Child Development with a specialization in Early Childhood Mental Health that meets licensure requirements for students wishing to become a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC).
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Interim Department Chair: Sascha Longstreth
Department Coordinator: KJ Bobczynski
Announcements
The Crown Act
Professor Idara Essien and Professor Luke Wood, have published an article, "I Love My Hair."
We are celebrating this work in light of the recent passing in Congress of The Crown Act.
Student Research Symposium 2022
CFD Students and Faculty Mentors Shine at the 2022 Student Research Symposium
Two San Diego State University CFD-affiliated students won awards for outstanding
scholarly accomplishment at the university’s 15th annual Student Research Symposium
(SRS).
Summer Session: Registration Opens March 1
San Diego State University summer courses can help you get ahead in your coursework and stay connected to your professors and the campus over the summer. SDSU is offering hundreds of online courses in three short sessions. Taking just one summer session course can put you on track to graduate on time or leave room in your schedule for an internship, a job, participation in a student organization next year, or other valuable experience.
Fall 2022 Admissions
SDSU began accepting applications for fall 2022 on October 1, 2021. Deadlines differ by program. Please see individual academic program information for details.
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