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Bachelor of Child Development

California State University - Dominguez Hills

Carson, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Associate of Science in Child Development is an associate degree offered through the Human Development department at Irvine Valley College.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

Develop foundational knowledge and practical skills related to Child Development.

Career outcomes

Infant caregiver
Preschool teacher
School-age facilitator
Site supervisor
Program director
Mentor teacher
Parent educator
Preschool and childcare administrators
Social and human service assistants
Childcare workers

Curriculum

Full-time sample plan. Key courses: Child
Family and community
Child growth and development
Observation
Curriculum and practicum courses (HD 7
15
110
101
120
131
150
181). The page gives these as sample-plan courses. Total units are not stated on the programme page.

Entry requirements

Academic

First-time applicants: secondary school completed with a 2.5 GPA or better; transfer applicants: C average. English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 61
IELTS 5.5
PTE 44
Duolingo 95) unless waived; financial affidavit for the I-20.

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

Completed secondary education (first-time) or some college coursework with C average (transfer); English proficiency unless waived; financial affidavit for I-20

Language tests

IELTS 5.5
TOEFL iBT 61
PTE Academic 44
Duolingo 95
IELTS Academic 5.5

Documents you’ll need

Typically
a passport copy
academic transcripts
graduation certificate and English language evidence where applicable. Confirm program-specific requirements.

How to apply

Review admission requirements and available intakes for Child Development. Prepare transcripts and any English language evidence required. Apply through Cal State Apply where this degree uses the CSU application process. Send official records and program-specific materials as requested. Monitor the applicant portal and respond to outstanding admission tasks. Confirm enrollment and visa documentation after admission.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$20,006 USD
Application fee	$70 USD
Deposit	$200 USD

Program details

Campus	Carson campus
Faculty or school	College of Health, Human Services & Nursing
Department	Department of Child Development
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
199 days left
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.