San Diego State University Child Development
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation San Diego State University lists for Child Development transfers starts with CFD 135, CFD 270 and CFD 270L; the full list is below.
115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with SDSU for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
San Diego State University Child Development Major Preparation
The courses San Diego State University lists as Child Development major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are SDSU's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Preparation for the major
Complete all of these
- CFD 135 Principles of Family Development
- CFD 270 Human Development Across the Lifespan
- CFD 270L Principles of Observation: Child Development Laboratory
- CFD 272 Child, Family, and Community Engagement
- CFD 275 Learning Environments and Developmentally Appropriate Practices
- CFD 278 Nutrition, Health, and Safety for Children
- PSY 101 Introductory Psychology
- SOC 101 Introductory Sociology: The Study of Society
- BIOL 100 General Biology
Complete 1 of these
- PSY 280 Statistical Methods in Psychology
- SOC 201 Elementary Social Statistics
- STAT 119 Elementary Statistics for Business
- STAT 250 Statistical Principles and Practices
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does San Diego State University have a Child Development major for transfer students?
Yes. San Diego State University offers Child Development (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to San Diego State University for Child Development?
San Diego State University's Child Development major preparation includes CFD 135, CFD 270, CFD 270L, CFD 272, CFD 275 and CFD 278, 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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