The following is a transfer degree plan for a bachelor's degree in Child and Family Development. Complete your first two years at Missouri State University - West Plains before transferring to Missouri State University Outreach in West Plains!
Missouri State University - West Plains
Earn your Associate of Applied Science in Child and Family Development and the Associate of Arts in General Studies to meet the general education requirements for the bachelor's degree. With careful advisement, both degrees (AA and AAS) may be earned simultaneously. Complete these degrees in the evening and online through the Missouri State - West Plains Evening College.
Select your courses with the assistance of your advisor and include the following courses, as they will transfer and fulfill part of your MSU major requirements. Also, meet with a MSU transfer advisor early in your college career to determine other appropriate course work for your academic goals.
Missouri State University
Admission into the Bachelor of Science in Child and Family Development program requires you fulfill all prerequisites.
Course availability and prerequisites are subject to change. Check out the course rotations and consult with your advisor before scheduling your classes.
| CFD Core Required Courses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| CFD | 305 | Multicultural Studies in CFD (Su-online, or EDC 345 on WP Campus) | 3 |
| CFD | 455 | Infant/Toddler: Development and Program Planning (Fa/Sp/Su) | 4 |
| CFD | 366 | Preparation for the Professional Internship (Fa/Sp) | 1 block |
| CFD | 466 | Internship (Fa/Sp/Su) | 6 |
| CFD | 557 | Growth and Development: Middle Childhood through Adolescence (Fa/Sp) | 3 |
| CFD | 560 | Family Engagement (Fa/Sp) | 3 |
| CFD | 562 | Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (Fa/Sp/Su) | 3 |
| CFD | 563 | Administration of Programs (Fa/Sp/Su) | 3 |
| Total | 22 | ||
| Child Development Elective Courses | |||
| CFD | 304 | Outdoor Play (Su- on demand) | 3 |
| CFD | 306 | Separation and Loss (Sp/Su) | 3 |
| CFD | 353 | Childhood Illnesses (Fa/Su) | 3 |
| CFD | 505 | Trends and Issues in Youth Development (Sp) | 3 |
| CFD | 532 | Family Advocacy (Fa/Sp) | 3 |
| Total | 6 | ||
| Total Credits | 32 | ||
Transfer Degree Plans
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