Bachelor of Arts - Child and Adolescent Development - Youth Work and Out of School Time

Pursue a Bachelor of Arts in Child and Adolescent Development at San Francisco State University. Prepare for a rewarding career in youth work. Apply now!

Program Description The Bachelor of Arts degree in Child and Adolescent Development (CAD) is for students who are interested in studying about and working with children, adolescents, and their families. The major provides students with knowledge and theories about children and adolescents from a developmental perspective. Students then learn to apply this knowledge to programs, services and policies for children, youth, and families that are offered in community settings. The core courses address theories of child and adolescent development, diverse families in a globalized context, and research methods. The Youth Work & Out of School Time concentration is for students who wish to work primarily with school-age children, adolescents, and transitional age youth in out of school time programs and social service agencies. Such programs include afterschool programs, juvenile justice, recreation, residential treatment, social services, mental health, and public health.