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Associate of Child Development in AS

Mt. San Antonio College

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

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Mt. San Antonio College campus

About the program

Associate of Science in Child Development is offered by the Child Development Department in the Business Division at Mt. San Antonio College.

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

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

Career outcomes

  • Transfer to a four-year university for a bachelor's degree

Curriculum

  • Associate of Science programme (36 units of major coursework) at Mt. SAC. Required courses include Child
  • Family
  • School and Community
  • Principles and Practices in Child Development Programs 2
  • Introduction to Child Development Curriculum 2 and Child and Adolescent Development 2. 9 more listed courses or elective choices complete the pattern. General education coursework is added to reach the 60-unit degree. It includes a work-experience
  • Clinical or practicum component.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Age 18 by first day of classes
  • Or high school completion (transcript or diploma
  • English or certified translation) if under 18
  • Cambridge IGCSE/O Level grade C in at least 5 subjects accepted as equivalent
  • Proof of funds
  • TB test
  • Open admission (no minimum GPA published)
  • Some health programmes (e.g. Nursing
  • Radiologic technology
  • Respiratory therapy) have a separate selection process described in the catalogue. Entry grade detail: No minimum published (open admission community college).

Accepted academic background

Age 18 by first day of classes, Or high school completion (transcript or diploma, English or certified translation) if under 18, Cambridge IGCSE/O Level grade C in at least 5 subjects accepted as equivalent, Proof of funds 26, 926 USD, TB test.

Language tests

  • IELTS 4.5
  • TOEFL iBT 3.5
  • PTE Academic 41
  • Duolingo 75

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • English Language Test Results.

How to apply

  1. Check the requirements and the next deadline on the international admissions page. Apply through the OpenCCC application
  2. Then complete the F-1 International Student Application in the student portal and pay the 50 USD fee. Upload the passport
  3. High school or college transcripts
  4. A bank letter or statement as proof of funds dated within six months
  5. English proficiency proof unless exempt. Take the TB test when accepted. Receive the I-20 and apply for the F-1 visa. Attend the required international student orientation.

Other costs

Tuition per year$11,618 USD
Application fee$50 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusMain Campus
Faculty or schoolBusiness Division
DepartmentChild Development Department
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteInstitution-level scholarship eligibility may vary by academic record, Applicant category and chosen program, Confirm current award terms.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    February 2027

    Applications closed

    5 Oct 2026

    Closed

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    3 May 2027

    171 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.