Overview

Taking inclusive, multigenerational, relational, and lifespan approaches, students incorporate multilogical thinking and trauma informed care/practices in their work. Students embrace the importance of contexts and culture in development, learning, and relationships.

Through practicums, service learning, policy analysis, and internships, students apply the course content in the field. Additionally, students work with their academic advisors to create individualized programs that support their interests and professional development and provide a strong foundation for continued education.

Careers

The Child Development and Family Relationships Major at the California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt offers versatility in post graduation careers, such as

Teaching in public or private schools or for profit programs
Public policy analysis, research, and advocacy for children and families
Families and children or intervention services (Parent/Family Life Education, Early Head Start, Family Resource Specialist, Family Preservation, Juvenile Justice, etc.)
Community mental health, DHHS, ACES and Resilience careers, community development
Recreation leadership (e.g., Parks and Recs., summer camps, etc.)
Case manager, paraprofessional in education, home visitor, Infant Early Childhood Mental Health practitioner, after school program coordinator

Programme Structure

Courses include:

American Sign Language

Middle Childhood Development

Perspectives: Professional Development

Perspectives: Professional Development

Children, Families & Their Communities

Prenatal & Infant Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2028-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Arcata, United States

Disciplines

Family & Consumer Science Childhood Studies Developmental Psychology View 174 other Bachelors in Childhood Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application Fee of U.S. $70.00 (non-refundable) can be paid online when applying on Cal State Apply.

Submit the Certification of Financial Support [PDF] along with a Bank Statement or Letter verifying funding

Send a photocopy of your passport photo page

A Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale on high school coursework/examinations

English Language Proficiency

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

17494 USD / year

≈ 17494 USD / year
Out-of-State

17494 USD / year

≈ 17494 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6838 USD / year

≈ 6838 USD / year

Living costs

Arcata

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Arcata

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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