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Associate of Infant/Toddler
- Irvine, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Associate
About the program
Associate of Science in Infant/Toddler is an associate degree offered through the Human Development department at Irvine Valley College.
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
- Knowledge and skills relevant to Infant/Toddler. Official learning outcomes require confirmation.
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: Infant development
- Infant-toddler care
- Curriculum
- Practicum and observation courses (HD 4
- 105
- 120
- 131
- 145
- 150
- 168C). The page gives these as sample-plan courses. Total units are not stated on the programme page.
Entry requirements
Academic
- High school completion (diploma
- GED or HiSET)
- Official bank statement and Affidavit of Support for the I-20
- English proficiency proof unless waived (TOEFL iBT 3.5 new scale
- IELTS 4.5
- Duolingo 80
- ITEP 3.5)
- Under-18 applicants submit the Guardian Procedures form. Source: https://www.ivc.edu/international/admission.
Accepted academic background
Secondary school completion (high school diploma or equivalent), Official bank statement and Affidavit of Support for the I-20 (32, 920 USD), Proof of English proficiency unless native English or English-medium high school, Transfer students already on F-1 apply on rolling admission.
Language tests
- IELTS 4.5
- TOEFL iBT 52 (exams before 2026-01-21) or 3.5 on new scale (exams on/after 2026-01-21)
- TOEFL PBT 470
- PTE Academic 41
- Cambridge 160
- Duolingo 80
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- Affidavit of Support
- Bank Statement
- English Proficiency Results (if applicable).
How to apply
- Check entry requirements and deadlines. Apply online through CCCApply
- Choosing Student Visa (F-1 or M-1)
- No application fee is stated. Upload high school transcripts
- Passport
- A bank statement (under 4 months old) with Affidavit of Support
- English proof in the International Student Application Portal. Advisors process applications in 3-5 business days. After admission
- Download the acceptance letter and I-20 from the portal and pay the required district health insurance. Apply for the F-1 visa with the I-20.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $12,288 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Social & Behavioral Sciences |
| Department | Human Development |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $12,288 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $20,580 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 4.5, TOEFL iBT 52 (exams before 2026-01-21) or 3.5 on new scale (exams on/after 2026-01-21), TOEFL PBT 470, PTE Academic 41, Cambridge 160, Duolingo 80.