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Bachelor of Child, Adolescent, and Family Studies

California State University, Bakersfield

Bakersfield, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A degree on child, adolescent and adult development with practical focus on families.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply core concepts and methods in Child
Adolescent
and Family Studies. Evaluate relevant challenges and evidence. Communicate professional or academic findings. These are indicative outcomes
not verified university learning objectives.

Career outcomes

Program Coordinator
Research Assistant
Administrative Specialist

Curriculum

120-unit degree with 51 major units: developmental theory
statistics
child
family and community
child health and nutrition
infant and toddler development
school-aged and adolescent development
guidance and support
research methods
assessment and evaluation
and a senior seminar and capstone.

Entry requirements

Academic

High school graduation with minimum GPA 2.5 for first-year applicants (transfers 2.4); foreign transcripts need a course-by-course NACES evaluation; English proof by TOEFL iBT 61
IELTS 5.5
Duolingo 95
PTE 43 or SAT EBRW 550
or a waiver.

Accepted academic background

High school graduation with official transcripts (transfers: all prior colleges; high school too if under 60 units); foreign transcripts evaluated course-by-course by a NACES member (e.g. WES, The Evaluation Company)

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 61
IELTS 5.5 (5.5 each section)
Duolingo 95
PTE Academic 43
IELTS Academic 5.5

Documents you’ll need

Typically
a passport copy
academic transcripts
graduation certificate and English language evidence where applicable. Confirm program-specific requirements.

How to apply

Review admission requirements and available intakes for Child
Adolescent
Family Studies. Prepare transcripts and any English language evidence required. Apply through Cal State Apply where this degree uses the CSU application process. Send official records and program-specific materials as requested. Monitor the applicant portal and respond to outstanding admission tasks. Confirm enrollment and visa documentation after admission.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$20,246 USD
Application fee	$70 USD
Deposit	$200 USD

Program details

Campus	Bakersfield
Faculty or school	School of Social Sciences and Education
Department	Human Development
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
6 Jan 2027
53 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
4 Mar 2027
110 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.