Advisement Resources
Looking for advisement? You’ve come to the right place!
CADV Freshmen:
First-Year Freshmen students are required by the University to receive advisement through The Matador Advising Hub.
ALL CADV Students (freshmen too!):
Fall Advising Walk-in Advising
When: Beginning on Monday, September 9th
Where: In-person in Sequoia Hall 293
Urgent questions or concerns? Email Dr. Rika Meyer at rika.meyer@csun.edu
Mandatory Fall Advising Workshop
Reserve your seat for a Registration & Advisement Workshop to help you with course selection and to get you ready to register for your Spring classes!
Choose one of the 4 sessions to attend:
Morning – Monday, October 14th 10am to 11am
Afternoon – Tuesday, October 22nd 1pm to 2pm
Evening – Wednesday, October 30th 6pm to 7pm
Zoom – Thursday, November 7th 6pm to 7pm
Register NOW with the link below:
Check out these short advising videos created by our own CADV Peer Advisors.
Follow our YouTube channel for updated videos.
- How do I use my DPR to plan classes? (you need this before you can talk with an advisor!)
- What is the UPPER DIVISION WRITING EXAM (when to take it, pass it, & sign up)?
- Are you thinking about CHANGING YOUR MAJOR TO CADV but first want to see if you've taken any classes that count?
- Want to study abroad as a CADV major?
- How do I APPLY FOR GRADUATION?
Transfer students applying to CSUN who are accepted into the major with under the "Degree with a Guarantee" (a.k.a. STAR Act/SB 1440) program will automatically have have 8 lower division classes (24 units) count towards the STAR Act Early Childhood Development Option of the CADV BA degree.
Non-STAR Act ("Degree with a Guarantee") program students should follow the required courses listed on the Degree Audit. Sixteen (16) lower division units will apply for non-STAR Act students. CADV 150, FCS 234, HSCI 131, PSY 150.
Click here for instructions on how to declare CADV.
To switch to or add CADV as a double major make sure to plan your DPR. Click here to see how: Exploring Degree Options
The undergraduate degree in Child and Adolescent Development appeals to a wide range of students! Many of our majors are interested in pursuing careers such as a:
- health practitioner (i.e., pediatrician, nurse, occupational therapist, child life specialist)
- mental health clinician (e.g., psychologist, clinical social worker, counselor, marriage & family therapist)
- educator (e.g., preschool teacher, K to 12 credential teacher, college counselor, or college professor).
To help you further decide on a particular career pathway, we are one of the few undergraduate programs in the CSU system offering a competitive internship program. This year long experience provides students the opportunity to pick from over 20 local community partners (e.g, schools, hospitals, non-profit organizations) to develop hands-on experience and professional networks.
Our department advising program will host workshops/receptions and invite graduate students and alumni working in the field so you can learn about different career options. Meet some of our CADV alumni are currently attending graduate school.
Whether you are a transfer student or starting as a freshman, the CADV Department and faculty welcomes you to this wonderful University.
Most CADV majors and minors will have completed the requirements for the Child Development Permit-the current credential in early childhood education. The Child Development Training Consortium offers more information and resources regarding the steps to obtaining a permit. To apply for the Child Development Permit.
Visit the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) application portal at https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/child-development-permits-(cl-797) and/or attend one of our department workshops on how to apply for the Permit.
Keep in mind that your Bachelor's degree demonstrates that you have a broad general education and are prepared for further education and training in a more focused area of study. CADV majors pursue career pathways in diverse fields including but not limited to early childhood education, K to 12 education, social work, counseling, law, medicine, occupational/recreational therapy, and psychology. The B.A. in Child and Adolescent Development is one of the most versatile majors you can choose in terms of providing preparation for a wide variety of career and professional paths.
See the following PowerPoint presentation for more information on careers traditionally of interest to CADV majors: Career Ideas for CADV Students
We encourage you to also visit the Career Center for more information and exploration on careers and post-bachelor degree goals/options.