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Child, Adolescent, and Family Studies

Bachelor of Arts



Program Details

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Child, Adolescent, and Family Studies (CAFS) at California State University, Bakersfield provides breadth and depth in the scientific study of child, adolescent, and adult developmental domains. The program focuses on the biological, cognitive, psychological, and sociological foundations of learning from early childhood development, through adolescent growth, and adult behavior. The program design is based on contemporary learning theories, application of ethics and values, research methods and diverse family systems/approaches, with practical applications in disciplines that require direct interaction with children and families.

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Featured Careers

Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

  • Childcare Workers

    High school diploma/GED, Associate's degree

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 22,900
    • High salary: 44,560
    • Average salary: 32050
    Rising Job Growth $ 32,050 Average Salary $22,900 $44,560

  • Clinical Neuropsychologists

    Post-doctoral training

    • Job growth: Stable
    • Low salary: 51,410
    • High salary: 163,570
    • Average salary: 117580
    Stable Job Growth $ 117,580 Average Salary $51,410 $163,570

  • Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

    Doctoral degree, Master's degree

    • Job growth: Stable
    • Low salary: 47,580
    • High salary: 133,180
    • Average salary: 77280
    Stable Job Growth $ 77,280 Average Salary $47,580 $133,180

All Careers in Child, Adolescent, and Family Studies (25)

Clinical NeuropsychologistsPost-doctoral trainingStable117,580
NeuropsychologistsPost-doctoral training, Doctoral degreeStable117,580
Management AnalystsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising101,190
Business Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeRising97,270
Clinical Nurse SpecialistsMaster's degreeRising93,600
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingStable86,350
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable77,280
Social Work Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable76,210
Recreation & Fitness Studies Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable75,890
Instructional CoordinatorsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining74,720
Education Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degreeStable72,090
Special Education Teachers, Secondary SchoolBachelor's degree, Certificate after collegeDeclining69,590
Range ManagersBachelor's degreeRising67,950
Secondary School TeachersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining64,580
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle SchoolBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining63,620
Elementary School TeachersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining62,340
Special Education Teachers, PreschoolBachelor's degree, Certificate after collegeDeclining62,190
Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondaryAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining61,490
Kindergarten TeachersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining61,430
Child, Family, & School Social WorkersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeStable58,570
Farm and Home Management EducatorsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining58,120
Teaching Assistants, PostsecondaryBachelor's degree, Master's degreeStable44,930
TutorsBachelor's degree, Some collegeDeclining40,090
Childcare WorkersHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeRising32,050
NanniesHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeRising32,050

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