SAMPLE ACADEMIC PLAN
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
CHILD & ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT
Department Office: EC-503
(657) 278-8458
Lower-Division (100-299 level)
Upper-Division (300-499 level)
http://hhd.fullerton.edu/CAS/
The Bachelor of Science in Child and Adolescent Development (CHAD) requires a minimum of 120 units to graduate. The degree
requires the successful completion of 51 units in the major consisting of required core classes, fieldwork, a developmental elective,
breadth electives, advisement track courses, and 51 units of General Education. Prerequisites for CAS courses are strictly enforced.
All courses counted for the CHAD major must be completed with a C (2.0) or better. If planning to teach elementary school,
consult both a CAS advisor and the Center for Careers in Teaching (H-113) immediately.
First Semester
Second Semester
Student Action Plan
Oral Communication (GE A.1) OR
English 101 (GE A.2)
3
Oral Communication (GE A.1) OR
English 101 (GE A.2)
3
Math 110 or 115 or 120 (GE B.4)
3-4
Intro to Social Science (GE D.1)
3
Intro to the Arts (GE C.1)
3
History 110A (GE C.4)
3
Intro to the Humanities (GE C.2)
3
Physical Science (GE B.1)
3
Elective
3
CAS 101 (major)
3
Total
15-16
Total
15
 If required, complete all
remediation (Math 30A-B, 40,
45, ENGL 99 or 100) by the end
of your second semester to avoid
Administrative Disqualification,
i.e. being kicked out of the
university.
 Complete GE courses in areas
A.1, A.2, A.3, and B.4 with C or
better.
 Meet with your assigned faculty
advisor each semester.
 Visit UH 123B Academic
Advisement Center to review GE
and graduation requirements.
 Courses taught by your major
department will not count for
General Education.
 ATTEND AN OVERVIEW OF THE
CAS MAJOR BEFORE
REGISTERING FOR THE SECOND
SEMESTER
See CHAD advisor to develop
Academic Plan to complete CHAD
major after attending an Overview.
SEE CHAD ACADEMIC ADVISOR PRIOR TO REGISTERING FOR THIRD SEMESTER.
Third Semester
Fourth Semester
Student Action Plan
History 110B (GE D.2)
3
CAS 300 (major)
3
Political Science 100 (GE D.4)
3
CAS 301 (major)
3
Critical Thinking (GE A.3)
3
Life Science + Lab (GE B.2 & B.3)
4
CAS 201 (major)
3
American History (GE D.3)
3
SPED 371 (major)
3
Elective
3
Total
15
Total
16
Revised 12-20-13 by Department Chair and
Associate Dean via Academic Advisement.
*Each Option in CHAD major has
GE approved coursework to use for
the option and upper division GE—
see a CHAD Academic Advisor.
**Attend a Fieldwork Info session
prior to taking CAS 394/L or first
practicum
Fifth Semester
Sixth Semester
Student Action Plan
Upper Division GE Section D.5*
3
Upper Division GE Section C.3*
3
CAS 325A (major)
3
Upper Division GE Section E*
3
CAS 394 + 394L (major)
3
CAS 325B (major)
3
Option Specific Devel. Course
(major)-1
3
CAS 310 (major)
3
Option Specific Devel. Course
(major)-2
3
Option Specific Devel. Course
(major)-3
3
Total
15
Total
15
Seventh Semester
Apply for Graduation through your
Student Portal once you have
earned 85 units.
*One course from Upper Division
GE Area C.3, D.5, or E must have a
star (*) indicating cultural diversity.
Eighth Semester
Student Action Plan
GE Section B.5**
1-3
CAS 490T (major)
3
CAS 474 or 484 or 494 + L (major)
3
Option Specific Devel. Course
(major)-6
3
Option Specific Devel. Course
(major)-4
3
Elective
3
Option Specific Devel. Course
(major)-5
3
Elective
3
Elective
3
Elective
3
Total
13-15
Total
15
**Must have a total of 12 units in
GE Area B before graduating
Students wishing to explore interests, majors and careers are welcome to visit the Academic Advisement Center
(UH-123B), home department for Undeclared Students and the Major Exploration Program.
Major Exploration - http://www.fullerton.edu/aac/Current_Students/Undeclared_Students/exploremajors.asp
Career Exploration - www.bls.gov/ooh
Undeclared Academic Advising by Appointment http://www.fullerton.edu/aac/Current_Students/Undeclared_Students/appoinment.asp
Revised 12-20-13 by Department Chair and
Associate Dean via Academic Advisement.