In this section you will find Curriculum Plans and 4-Year Sample Degree Plans for the Child and Youth Studies(CYS) major, based on which General Education (GE) requirements you are completing. If you are unsure which GE requirements are applicable, check in with your EHE advisor via email or setting up an advising appointment.
4-Year Sample Degree Plans only provide an example of how courses fit – they are not set in stone. Degree plans look different for each student. This is simply a visual to help you see an example of how you can complete your requirements in four years.
Course Planning
Please make note of the following courses which are only offered once per academic year. It is important to prioritize these courses in regards to 4-year degree completion.
AU only: EDUTL 4174, HDFS 3189 (Early Childhood Development & Education Specialization only).
SP only: none
New GE (“GE-N”)
For students who started at Ohio State in Autumn Semester 2022 or later. NOTE: Some transfer students who started in Autumn Semester 2022 worked with their advisor to elect the GE-L requirements.
GE-N 4-Year Sample Degree Plans
- Individualized Study
- Language & Literacy
- Early Childhood Development and Education
- Creative Pedagogies
Legacy GE (“GE-L”)
For students who started at Ohio State prior to Autumn Semester 2022. NOTE: Curriculum can change year-to-year. The effective terms are listed below. If you started in EHE prior to the effective terms listed, check with your EHE advisor to ensure you’re following the accurate curriculum year.
GE-L Curriculum Sheet (SU19 through SU22)
EDUTL 3189.09 (Internship – Columbus Campus Students Only)
Many education programs require EDUTL 3189, but only CYS students need to submit an application. This course is required for students pursuing the Individualized Study Specialization, Language and Literacy and Creative Pedagogies in Education Specializations. This course can only be taken during the fall semester of your final full academic year, prior to completing EDUTL 4191.
The application for Autumn 2025 EDUTL 3189.09 is not available yet. The application link will appear here when available.