Note: If you are using this minor with a Family Studies degree, the required courses will change. You must have 18 credits beyond your major for a minor in Child Development. See your department advisor for more information.

Refer to the WSU Course Catalog for course descriptions.

Required Courses (12 credit hours)

• CHF 2500 Development of the Child: Birthâ??Eight  3
• CHF 2570 The Child from Six to Twelve   3
• CHF 2610 Guidance Based on Developmental Theory   3
• CHF 4500 Comparative Study of Childhood and Adolescent Development 3

Elective Courses (6 credit hours)

Select at least two (2) courses from the following:

• CHF 2400 Family Relations   3
• CHF 2600  Introduction to Early Childhood Education   3
• CHF 2620 Planning Creative Experiences for Young Children  3
• CHF 3350 Diversities Within Families   3
• CHF 3500 Young Children at Risk   3
• CHF 3550 Parenting Education   3
• CHF 3640 Working with Parents   3
• CHF 4710* Advanced Guidance and Planning   3
• CHF 4860* Practicum   3

*must be taken concurrently

You must have at least 6 credit hours of upper-division courses (numbered 3000 or higher).