Department of Child and Adolescent Development

Academic Department

Child and Adolescent Development at SFSU prepares students for careers supporting children, youth and families across education, health, social services, policy and community programs through strong developmental knowledge and applied skills.

Welcome to Child & Adolescent Development

The Department of Child & Adolescent Development (CAD) at San Francisco State University offers various bachelor’s degrees, a minor, Integrated Teacher Education Programs (ITEP) and a blended bachelor’s + master’s + credential programs. The department supports and engages students as they gain knowledge about children, youth and their families from a developmental, interdisciplinary and applied perspective and prepares them to serve in school and community settings. All of our degrees prepare students for advanced study in various disciplines.

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Our Programs