The Child Development Track is designed to provide students with a solid background in child growth and development, and includes the option of focusing on early childhood education. This track prepares students for occupations or professions that call for child development specialists, e.g., early childhood education, infant and toddler specialists, and other positions involving work with children and families.?

This track will also prepare students for graduate level training in related fields (e.g. a multiple subjects teaching credential). The Infant/Toddler Lab and CSUSB Children's Center are integral components of this track, and are used as observation and practicum sites for students. Students selecting this track may also earn Child Development Master Teacher and Site Supervisor Permits (i.e., early childhood teaching and administrative credentials).