Child and Youth Studies Minor

The Interdisciplinary Child and Youth Studies minor develops students’ awareness and understanding about issues that are important to children and adolescents locally and globally. Students in the minor take courses from a variety of disciplines and perspectives, including psychology, sociology, communication studies, education, kinesiology, dance, and nursing. Students apply course content in meaningful projects and field-based contexts.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will:

Articulate and define major theories or concepts used in the study of children/youth
Recognize the complexity of sociocultural diversity among children/youth
Participate in hands-on interactions involving the physical, intellectual, social, and/or emotional dimensions of childhood/youth

Minor Requirements (24 units)

Students must obtain a “C” grade or better in all courses for the minor.

At least 12 units must come from courses outside of the student’s major department(s) and other academic programs (e.g., Dual Degree Program and minors).

Students must meet with the Director of the CYS minor before starting the program.

Required (12 units)

PSYC 101 - General Psychology
PSYC 312 - Child Development
or
PSYC 354 - Adolescent Development
Note: Students can take either PSYC 312 or PSYC 354 as a requirement. If both PSYC 312 or PSYC 354 are taken, one will count as a required minor course option and the second will count as a minor elective.
SOC 229 - Diversity/Amer Families
or
SOC 329 - Social Worlds of Children
Note: Students can take either SOC 229 or SOC 329 as a requirement. If both SOC 229 or SOC 329 are taken, one will count as a required minor course option and the second will count as a minor elective.

Electives (8 units)

Notes:

SONHP students usually complete 10 units of electives for the Minor to accommodate the 3-unit nursing courses. Please contact the program for additional information.
Students majoring in Psychology must select courses outside of Psychology to fulfill this requirement.

Departmental Practicum and Internship Experiences (4 units)

Note: SONHP students usually complete 3 units of practicum and internship experience to accommodate the 3-unit nursing courses. Please contact the program for additional information.