Chico State Child Development
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Chico State lists for Child Development transfers starts with CHLD 251, CHLD 252 and CHLD 282; the full list is below.

115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with Chico State for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

115

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Child Development

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Major Requirements

Chico State Child Development Major Preparation

The courses Chico State lists as Child Development major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are Chico State's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

Lower division major core requirements

Courses listed

CHLD 251 Observational Techniques
CHLD 252 Child Development
CHLD 282 Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum for Children: Theory to Practice

Complete 1 of these

CHLD 272 Children in a Changing World
PSYC 151 Socio-Cultural Context of Psychological Development

Complete 2 of these

CHLD 255 Marriage and Family Relationships

Lower division depth core requirements

Complete 9 units from these

CHLD 222 Working with Children
EDTE 255 Introduction to Democratic Perspectives in K-12 Teaching
EDTE 265 Exploration of Teaching and Learning in Diverse K-12 Settings
NFSC 100 Basic Nutrition
PHHA 201 Introduction to Public Health
SOCI 230 Women in Contemporary Societies
SWRK 170 Social Welfare Institutions: A Response to Power and Scarcity
SWRK 200 Diversity and Social Justice
SWRK 202 Human Behavior Across the Lifespan
Introduction to Curriculum Course(s)
Health, Safety & Nutrition Course(s)
Principles & Practices of Early Childhood Education Course(s)

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Chico State have a Child Development major for transfer students?

Yes. Chico State offers Child Development (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to Chico State for Child Development?

Chico State's Child Development major preparation includes CHLD 251, CHLD 252, CHLD 282, CHLD 272, PSYC 151 and CHLD 255, 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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