Overview
This degree completion program leads to a Bachelor of Arts in
Child and Adolescent Development (CHAD) with a concentration in
Early Development, Care and Education. Participants are also
eligible for the Early Childhood Education (ECE) permit as they
work toward the credential. The State of California invested
billions of dollars in ECE, creating many employment
opportunities in public and private schools and preschools.
Classes are taught by experienced Sac State instructors. Students
earn their degree from California State University, Sacramento.
Information Sessions
There are currently no information sessions scheduled for the
CHAD program. Please check back at a later date.
Benefits
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Flexibility
This program offers a mostly asynchronous online format
designed for working adults. You can finish your degree at your
own pace, taking accelerated 8-week classes on a part-time or
full-time schedule. Classes are asynchronous with three online
meetings per course.
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Guaranteed classes
Courses offered every semester will allow you to finish your
degree in a timely manner; most students can complete their
degree within two years. Advisors provide different degree maps
to help you plan your path and meet your goals on time.
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Support
Academic and career support is offered to each student with
specially assigned Success Coaches. These
experts in the field have years of experience in Child
Development Education and are here to help you. Students can
take advantage of online individual and group meetings, writing
support, and academic coaching with our Success Coaches.
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Personalized student services
Don’t navigate the CSU system alone! We provide a variety of
student services including transcript evaluations, admission
assistance, financial aid guidance, degree completion advising,
and graduation advising.
Audience
The program is ideal for those who:
- Have attended a community college, and
- Are transfer eligible to a four-year university
- Are comfortable learning in an online environment
Not sure if you are transfer eligible? We will let you know and
create an educational plan for you!
Structure
Students work closely with program advisors to ensure
satisfactory completion of all university-wide general education
and graduation requirements. At least 120 units are required for
graduation, with 30 units in residence at Sacramento State.
Students take 8-week, mostly asynchronous courses with three
online meetings per course. Each semester has two sessions, so
students can take as few as one course at a time for
part-time (6 units), or two courses at a time for full-time
(12 units) every semester.
Financial aid is available for qualified students in this
program.
