California State University, Chico
MAJOR ACADEMIC PLAN (MAP)
(Consult 2009-11 University Catalog for official degree program)

Major:Child Development Option: Major Units:55
First Semester 
Second Semester 
Comments
 GE Area A [*1]  3  GE Area A [*1]  3  [*1] GE Area A courses must be completed with a C- or better.
[*2] Consider meeting the United States Diversity and Global Cultures requirements within GE.
NOTE: Consider taking a Course Link in your first semester.
 GE Area A [*1]  3  GE Area A [*1]  3
 GE Area C [*2]  3  GE Area B1  3
 HIST 130 or POLS 155  3  GE Area D [*2]  3
 Elective  3  GE Area E  3
       
TOTAL  15 TOTAL  15
Third Semester 
Fourth Semester 
Comments
 CHLD 250  3  CHLD 282  3  [*3] Recommend BIOL 103 or BIOL 104
NOTE: Core I & II must be completed prior to professional core. Complete questionnaire available from major advisor prior to professional core.
NOTE: Certain courses listed for this major also meet GE requirements. See * on page 262-263 of the 2009-11 University Catalog for GE courses that will double count with CHLD major coursework.
 CHLD 251  3  Core III "Society & Culture" or Elective [*5][*7]  3
 GE Area B2 [*3]  3  GE Area C [*2]  3
 GE Area C [*2]  3  POLS 155 or HIST 130  3
 GE Area D [*2]  3  Elective  3
       
TOTAL  15 TOTAL  15
Fifth Semester 
Sixth Semester 
Comments
 BIOL 303 (Theme M) or BIOL 318 (Theme T)  3  CHLD 382  3  [*4] C- or better is required for the WP course.
[*5] Select from Core III on page 262 of the 2009-11 University Catalog.
 CHLD 353 - WP [*4]  3  CHLD 392  4
 Core III "The Child" [*5]  3  Core III "The Child" [*5]  3
 HCSV 363/HCSV 450 or NFSC 100  3  GE UD Theme  3
 GE Area D [*2]  3  Elective  2
       
TOTAL  15 TOTAL  15 Apply to graduate by May 15.
Seventh Semester 
Eighth Semester 
Comments
 CHLD 440  3  Depth Core [*6]  3  [*6] Select from Depth Core on page 263 of the 2009-11 University Catalog.
[*7] If GE Area E or D1 or Theme requirements were met through a major course substitute an elective.
 CHLD 492  3  Depth Core [*6]  3
 Core III "The Family" or Elective [*5][*7]  3  CHLD 495 or CHLD 495H  3
 Depth Core [*6]  3  GE UD Theme [*7]  3
 GE UD Theme [*7]  3  Elective  3
       
TOTAL  15 TOTAL  15 120 units required for degree.
Units available for electives, minor, or certificate: 11 Approved 03/02/09