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Associate of Child and Family Studies

Napa Valley College

  • Napa, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Associate

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About the program

Associate of Science in Child and Family Studies at Napa Valley College, A two-year community college in Napa, California.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

  • Explain the principal concepts and methods of Child and Family Studies AS. Apply knowledge involving two-year associate degree of about 60 units (programme units plus general education). Interpret relevant information
  • Work on discipline-specific assignments
  • And communicate findings effectively.

Career outcomes

  • Preschool teacher
  • Social worker
  • Early care programme director
  • School counselor
  • Youth organization worker

Curriculum

  • Two-year associate degree of about 60 units (programme units plus general education). Interdisciplinary study of family systems and socio-cultural contexts drawing on psychology
  • Anthropology and behavioural science
  • With practicum exercises
  • Qualifies for the California Child Development Teacher Permit.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Equivalent of U.S. High school graduation with transcripts evaluated by a NACES-member credential evaluation service
  • English proficiency by test or waiver.

Accepted academic background

Equivalent of a U.S. High school graduation, Foreign transcripts evaluated by a NACES-member credential evaluation service.

Language tests

  • IELTS 5.0
  • TOEFL iBT 45
  • TOEFL PBT 450
  • Duolingo 75

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • English Language Test Results (If Applicable)
  • Credential Evaluation (If Applicable)
  • Financial Support Documents (For Visa If Applicable).

How to apply

  1. Check requirements and deadlines: Fall materials by May 1
  2. Spring by October Complete the online application (CCCApply) and select your programme. Upload passport copy
  3. Bank statement dated within 3 months showing 32
  4. 866 USD
  5. English test scores and evaluated transcripts
  6. Financial Certification Form if sponsored. Receive the I-20
  7. Then apply for the F-1 visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year$12,984 USD
Application fee$25 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusNapa Campus
Faculty or schoolCareer Education and Workforce Development
DepartmentChild and Family Studies
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Applications closed

    1 Oct 2026

    Closed
  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    1 May 2027

    168 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.