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Diploma of Early Childhood Education

San Mateo County Community College District - Skyline College

  • San Bruno, United States
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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San Mateo County Community College District - Skyline College campus

About the program

Two-year diploma preparing students to work with young children, Families and communities.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Demonstrate concepts and methods in Early Childhood Education to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Four semesters of child development
  • Observation and documentation. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Early Childhood Educator
  • Special Needs Educator
  • Infant Toddler Educator (certification routes)

Curriculum

  • Four semesters of child development
  • Observation and documentation
  • Guiding and caring
  • Health and nutrition
  • Infant-toddler care
  • Working with families
  • Inclusive practice and administration
  • Each paired with a practicum (Practicum I to IV). A pass in all practicums and 70% in each course are required.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Age 16 or older; applicants under 18 show high school graduation or equivalent; official high school or university transcript; valid passport; English proof (TOEFL iBT 56
  • IELTS 5.5 or Duolingo 85); financial document showing at least 32
  • 500 USD (plus 5
  • 000 USD for a first dependant and 2
  • 500 USD for each additional).

Accepted academic background

High school graduation or equivalent (required if under 18); official transcript; age 16+

Language tests

  • TOEFL iBT 56
  • IELTS 5.5
  • Duolingo 85
  • IELTS Academic 5.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • English Language Test Results
  • Financial Evidence
  • Visa Copy

How to apply

  1. Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$10,584 USD
Application fee$0 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusSkyline College (San Bruno)
Faculty or schoolSociety & Education
DepartmentEducation/Child Development
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value24
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteCollege scholarship opportunities exist for eligible enrolled students; award rules determine international eligibility.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    15 Nov 2026

    1 day left
  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    1 Jul 2027

    229 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.