Jan. 28 Transition to Virtual Operations, Campus Closed

Bowie State University will be transitioning to virtual operations for all classes and office operations on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. The campus will be closed to all non-essential personnel, and all campus activities are canceled. All buildings except residence halls will be closed. Essential personnel should report on time. This is due to the extended time required to clear the extensive snow and ice accumulation on campus. University crews are making every effort to resume campus operations, as a safe return to in-person learning and work remains our top priority. Only essential personnel and residential students are permitted access to the campus on Jan. 28. For more information, please visit BowieState.edu/weather.

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Child & Adolescent Studies Major

Program Requirements

The program’s 10 core courses cover child/adolescent development, family structure, societal effects on childhood, child abuse and family violence, career development, child policy, ethics, field placement, statistics and research methods. In addition, students must choose two educational courses, two direct services (psychological/social work) courses, two free electives related to the major and one more specific child/adolescent development course.

To earn a degree, students must complete 120 credit hours and earn at least a C average in all courses in their major. Seniors are also required to complete one semester of field placement in the community prior to graduation. The progression is designed to prepare students to graduate within four years if they select this major no later than their first semester junior year.

In addition to the major coursework, students are evaluated annually on seven core values:

  • Written language
  • Critical thinking
  • Understanding of normal development
  • Sensitivity of cultural differences
  • Understanding of atypical development
  • Use of technology
  • Understanding of ethical practice

Child and Adolescent Studies Major Program Requirements in the Undergraduate Catalog