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Associate of Child and Adolescent Development

San Mateo County Community College District - Cañada College

Redwood City, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Associate

About the program

Two-year transfer associate degree in Child and Adolescent Development at Mission College in Santa Clara, 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

Apply foundational knowledge of Child and Adolescent Development
Practise foundational concepts
Research and professional practice related to Child and Adolescent Development
And develop transferable analytical and communication skills for further study or relevant work.

Career outcomes

Classrooms
Childcare centers
Schools
Community organizations

Curriculum

Two-year associate degree
The department page does not state unit totals. Courses offered by the department include child growth and development
Child
Family and community and curriculum studies
Following the state transfer template. Degree requirements are set in the college catalog
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Entry requirements

Academic

High school graduation or equivalent (age 16 or older; under 18 need proof of graduation and a Minor Consent Form); transcript translated into English; valid passport; bank statement showing at least 32
500 USD; English proof (TOEFL iBT 56
IELTS 5.5 or Duolingo 85).

Accepted academic background

High school graduation or equivalent (applicants must be at least 16; under 18 need proof of graduation); official academic transcript translated into English; valid passport; bank verification of at least 32,500 USD for the first year

Language tests

IELTS 5.5
TOEFL iBT 56
Duolingo 85
IELTS Academic 5.5

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Passport Copy
English Language Test Results
Financial Evidence

How to apply

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

Campus	Cañada College
Faculty or school	_
Department	Education and Human Development
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	College scholarship opportunities exist for eligible enrolled students; international eligibility varies by award.

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 2 years.