CYFS Admissions

Admissions | Child, Youth, and Family Studies

Students must be admitted into the program to earn a baccalaureate degree in Child, Youth, and Family Studies. Students enter the CYFS program by completing the requirements listed below and submitting the Opt-in Form. Admission requirements are the completion of 90 credits (junior standing), ED 420 Intro to Education and Society, and PSY 311 Human Development or PSY 460 Child Psychology or their equivalents.

Information sessions are held for students who are considering applying to the program. Visit the Information Sessions Calendar for upcoming session dates and times. 
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Newly admitted students must attend a program orientation, scheduled near the beginning of each term (Fall, Winter, and Spring).


Admission Requirements 

Deadlines


New Students

New students who have not yet applied to PSU must first apply to PSU. Upon completing CYFS Major Opt-In form, CYFS will notify eligible students via PDX.edu email

Apply

Current Students

If you are currently enrolled in classes at PSU, complete CYFS Major Opt-In Form:

Apply

An advising sessions with prospective PSU students

Attend an Information Session

Attend an Information Session
Join us virtually for a CYFS admissions information session. Virtual CYFS Info Sessions are held weekly via Zoom. Sessions are meant for those interested in applying or learning more about the CYFS Program at PSU. Sessions are encouraged for applicants to both in-person and online


Contact

Jana Meinhold »
CYFS Program Director

Staci Martin »
CYFS Practicum Coordination

Melissa Penners »
CYFS Program Assistant

CYFS Program Assistant
cyfs@pdx.edu