Program: Child Development - Child and Family Science Concentration, BS (510J) - Appalachian State University

Apr 07, 2025

2025-2026 Undergraduate Bulletin [DRAFT]

Program Code: 510*/510J
CIP Code: 19.0706

Foundations of American Democracy Requirement (3 Hours)

Foundations of American Democracy Requirement

Three (3) credits of Foundations of American Democracy (FAD) are required for degree completion. Courses that meet this requirement may also be used to meet other major, minor, or General Education requirements.

General Education Requirements (41 Hours)

General Education Requirements (41 Hours)

Major Requirements (78 Hours)

A minimum grade of “C” (2.0) is required in each course. 18 sh in the major must be completed at Appalachian.

Child and Family Science Core (33 Hours)

Professional Core (24 Hours)

CDE 1400 - Professional Orientation (3)
CDE 3901 - Practicum (3)
CDE 4553 - Leadership in Advocacy, Administration, and Collaboration (3) [WID]
CDE 4610 - Administration of Early Childhood Programs (3)
CDE 4900 - Internship (3-12) [CAP][CAP] Students must complete 12 hours for major

Related Core (3 Hours)

ART 3022 - Art Education: Birth Through Six-Making Sense of the World (3)

Choose A Minimum Of One Of The Following Four Area(s) Of Focus (18 Hours)

Early Childhood Focus (18 Hours)

Choose two from the following:

Early Intervention Focus (18 Hours)

Choose two from the following:

Child & Family Support Services Focus (18 Hours)

Choose three from the following:

Programs & Services for Middle Childhood & Adolescence Focus (18 Hours)

Choose four from the following:

Free Electives (1 Hour)

Taken to total 120 hours for the degree

Note:

* CDE 2103 , CDE 2110 , and CDE 2111 taken for the major may count up to 9 credit hours toward General Education.

Dr. Teressa Sumrall, Program Director
sumralltc@appstate.edu

Child Development - Child and Family Science Concentration, BS (510J)

Foundations of American Democracy Requirement (3 Hours)

General Education Requirements (41 Hours)

Major Requirements (78 Hours)

Child and Family Science Core (33 Hours)

Professional Core (24 Hours)

Related Core (3 Hours)

Choose A Minimum Of One Of The Following Four Area(s) Of Focus (18 Hours)

Early Childhood Focus (18 Hours)

Choose two from the following:

Early Intervention Focus (18 Hours)

Choose two from the following:

Child & Family Support Services Focus (18 Hours)

Choose three from the following:

Programs & Services for Middle Childhood & Adolescence Focus (18 Hours)

Choose four from the following:

Free Electives (1 Hour)

Note:

Total Required (120 Hours)