Bachelor of Arts in Child and Adolescent Development (Educational Contexts)

Child and Adolescent Development is the study of the biological, physical, socio-emotional, and cognitive growth and development of the child from conception through emerging adulthood. Using theory, empirical research, and practice, this rigorous academic program prepares students to work as agents of social change with diverse populations of children, adolescents, emerging adults, and families in a variety of areas, including education, advocacy, research, policy, counseling, and/or other settings.
Students earning the BA in Child and Adolescent Development with a concentration in Educational Contexts will be able to utilize developmental research and theory in their teaching practices to support student learning in various educational contexts. This concentration is appropriate for students interested in working with individuals from birth to emerging adulthood, including elementary school and special education and/or preparation for advanced degree and professional programs.
This concentration in Educational Contexts seeks to prepare students to understand and apply developmental perspectives and engage in ethical and reflective practices within the educational context. Recognizing that a developmental perspective is essential to effective teaching, the concentration prepares students to consider the diverse physical, cognitive, cultural, linguistic, behavioral, social, and emotional needs of children and their families in the teaching and learning process.

An applicant who has not completed any post-secondary education after high school is considered a first-time freshman applicant. If there is a gap between the time you graduated high school and when you are applying to the University, but have not attempted or completed any college or university coursework, you are still considered a first-time freshman. Please note that an evaluation from an agency is not required or recommended as we do in-house evaluations of all foreign credentials.
High School Transcript
GPA- Minimum 3.0 out of 4.0 scale or average 80% marks
High School Diploma Must accompany transcript
TOEFL-64 iBT (ETS code - 004671)
IELTS-6.0
DuoLingo-95
Sacramento State ELI-Level 7
PTE Academic-50
GTEC: 1125
ELS Language Center-Level 112
FLS Language School-Level 16
TLC-Level 9
UCLA Extension-Level 6
Passport Biographical Page Copy Attach the copy to your application documents
Financial Statement Minimum 30,300 USD proof of funds required for I-20 to be issued
TOEFL - 510 PBT with official score report