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Associate of Child and Adolescent Development
Peralta Community College District - Berkeley City College
- Berkeley, 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
- Which is not readable online without JavaScript.
Entry requirements
Academic
- High school or secondary school completion (diploma and transcripts
- College transcripts if any)
- Essay of 500 words minimum
- Immunisation history and tuberculosis status
- Unexpired passport
- Bank statement of 25
- 970 USD (F-1).
Accepted academic background
High school or secondary school completion (diploma and transcripts, College/university transcripts if any), Essay of 500 words minimum, Immunisation history and tuberculosis status, Unexpired passport, Bank statement of 25,970 USD (F-1).
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT IELTS 6.4
- IELTS TOEFL iBT 67
- Duolingo 89
Documents you’ll need
- Passport identification
- Academic transcripts
- Academic certificates
- English proficiency evidence where required
- Program-specific supporting documents.
How to apply
- Visit the official website. Review the admission requirements for Associate of Child and Adolescent Development. Complete the application form. Submit academic transcripts
- Passport identification
- English proficiency evidence where required
- supporting documents. Pay the application fee. Submit financial evidence if required for international admission. Wait for the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $13,570 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | $250 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Berkeley City College (main campus) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Teacher Preparation, Social Work, And Helping Professions |
| Department | Child and Adolescent Development |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Peralta Community College District - Berkeley City College (BCC) scholarships or awards may be available to eligible students, Subject to published criteria. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
1 day leftProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $13,570 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The deposit is $250 USD. The estimated living cost is $10,300 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT IELTS 6.4, IELTS TOEFL iBT 67, Duolingo 89.

