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•CCSF Child Development & Family Studies Department

The goal of the Child Development and Family Studies Department is to provide a developmentally appropriate education for students, families and children that reflects a committment to high quality and a broad understanding of how children learn and grow.

The programs offered by the CCSF Child Development and Family Studies Department include:

Credit Courses in Child Development and Family Studies

A full range of credit course work featuring 70 sections of courses on child development topics, leading to an AA with a major in Child Development, or certificates in various interest areas. Courses are offered during the day, evenings and weekends at most of the CCSF sites throughout the city.

Parent & Infant and Parent & Child Classes

Adult education classes designed for parents and children at 12 sites throughout the City.

Career Opportunities

Early childhood education is a rapidly growing field increasing public awareness of the importance of quality early childhood education, research on the importance of early brain development, and changes in family structure and employment patterns have all increased the demand for child development services. Professionally educated teachers, teachers' aides, caregivers, administrators and related staff are in demand. Career choices include working directly with children in infant and toddler programs, preschools, or schoolage, before and after-school programs, or working indirectly on behalf of children in administrative positions.

Transferring to a Four Year College

The AA Degree in Child Development will allow students to transfer to a four year college or university to pursue further career goals. Students may continue coursework in child development, education, and related fields such as social works or counseling. Students may also continue to pursue an elementary or secondary teaching credenial (required to teach in public K-12 schools in California) or receive a BA or BS degree in a related field.


For further information on any the above, or information in general about child development and family studies, please contact:
 Email:CCSF Child Development & Family Studies Department
Tel: (415) 239-3174