Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Child Development
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Cal Poly San Luis Obispo lists for Child Development transfers starts with CD 1102, CD 2229 and CD 2230; the full list is below.

52 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with Cal Poly SLO for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Child Development

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Major Requirements

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Child Development Major Preparation

The courses Cal Poly San Luis Obispo lists as Child Development major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are Cal Poly SLO's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

Major courses

Courses listed

CD 1102 Orientation to the Child Development Major
CD 2229 Research Methods in Psychology
CD 2230 Preschool Laboratory
PSY 2256 Developmental Psychology

Complete 1 of these

CD 1131 Observing and Interacting with Children
CD 2202 Developmental Science Technology Activity
CD 2254 Child, Family, and Community

Support courses

Complete all of these

PSY 2201 Introductory Psychology
PSY 2240 Biopsychology
STAT 1110 Applied Statistical Concepts and Methods

Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, Cal Poly SLO's own Child Development requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cal Poly San Luis Obispo have a Child Development major for transfer students?

Yes. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo offers Child Development and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo for Child Development?

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo's Child Development major preparation includes CD 1102, CD 2229, CD 2230, PSY 2256, CD 1131 and CD 2202, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.

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