Child and Family Development · Fall 2026
SDSU CFD 135 — Family Development Principles
Family development in society to include applications of social and behavioral science concepts, theory and research, behavioral patterns within families, social and cultural contexts, self-reflection, family dynamics, family transitions, resource management, marriage, parenting, divorce, and aging within families.
Course requirements
Prerequisites: Review the SDSU Catalog for prerequisite requirements. Proof of completing the prerequisites may be required on the first day of classes.
- Review the SDSU Catalog for prerequisite requirements. Proof of completing the prerequisites may be required on the first day of classes.
Fall 2026 enrollment options
Seat status can change| Class # | Format | Status | Seats | Time | Location | Professor | RateMyProfessors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2107 Lecture | In person | Closed | — | Mon/Wed 2:00 PM–3:15 PM | PG 242 | Heather Jaffe | 4.0/5 · 82 reviews Difficulty 2.0 · 77% take again |
| 2108 Lecture | Online asynchronous | Open | 160 / 200 | TBA | ONLINE | Elinor Behana | 3.9/5 · 28 reviews Difficulty 2.5 · 66% take again |
| 2109 Lecture | Online asynchronous | Open | 199 / 200 | TBA | ONLINE | Heather Jaffe | 4.0/5 · 82 reviews Difficulty 2.0 · 77% take again |