Overview

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.

Key facts

The Child and Adolescent Development (Social and Community Contexts) concentration at California State University in Social and Community Contexts is appropriate for students interested in working with diverse groups of children, adolescents, emerging adults, and families in community, social, government or counseling settings and/or for advanced degree and professional programs. The concentration in Social and Community Contexts seeks to prepare students to support developmental trajectories of children, adolescents, and emerging adults through application of theory and research into practice with diverse community settings. This concentration fosters students’ abilities to apply ecological perspectives and engage in ethical and reflective practices within the local and professional community. Graduates will be able to communicate developmental research to various audiences and collaborate with community stakeholders that provide resources to support the strengths of diverse individuals.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Career and Major Exploration in Child and Adolescent Development
Qualitative Methods in Human Development
Quantitative Methods in Human Development
Language Development
Culture and Human Development
Child and Adolescent Development in Context
Cognitive Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-04 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sacramento, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

High School Transcript
GPA Minimum 3.0 out of 4.0 scale or average 80% marks
Passport Biographical Page Copy
Financial Affidavit
Financial Statement

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

6838 USD / year

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Out-of-State

6838 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

6838 USD / year

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Additional Details

Non-Resident Tuition Fee: $471.00 per unit plus the tuition fees above and mandatory campus fees.

Living costs

Sacramento

United States

1190 - 1765 USD / month

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