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Associate of Early Childhood Education
- Santa Clara, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Associate
About the program
Two-year diploma preparing students to work with young children, Families and communities.
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
- Demonstrate concepts and methods in Early Childhood Education to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Four semesters of child development
- Observation and documentation. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Early Childhood Educator
- Special Needs Educator
- Infant Toddler Educator (certification routes)
Curriculum
- Four semesters of child development
- Observation and documentation
- Guiding and caring
- Health and nutrition
- Infant-toddler care
- Working with families
- Inclusive practice and administration
- Each paired with a practicum (Practicum I to IV). A pass in all practicums and 70% in each course are required.
Entry requirements
Academic
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Or over 18
- Translated official transcripts
- Personal letter
- Affidavit of support
- Bank letter and proof of English proficiency. Entry grade detail: No minimum GPA published.
Accepted academic background
High school diploma or equivalent, Or over 18 (nonresident admission at the board's discretion), Official transcripts translated into English, Personal letter, Bank/scholarship letter, Affidavit of support.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 61
- Duolingo 90
- PTE Academic 45
- Cambridge C1 Advanced 175
- Institutional test Cambridge 175+ (C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency)
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results.
How to apply
- Check requirements and the term deadline. Apply online and pay the 100 USD non-refundable fee. Upload affidavit of support
- Bank or scholarship letter dated within 6 months
- Passport copy
- Transcripts
- Personal letter and English proficiency evidence. Transfer applicants should also provide a transfer form. The college reviews within 10 business days and emails your student ID
- Then the I-20. Pay the SEVIS fee and attend the F-1 visa interview.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $10,248, $8,952 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus, Santa Clara |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Business, Education, and Service Industries |
| Department | Child Development |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Institution-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
9 Nov 2026
ClosedProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
7 Jun 2027
206 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 7 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $10,248, $8,952 USD per year. The application fee is $100 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $16,244 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 61, Duolingo 90, PTE Academic 45, Cambridge C1 Advanced 175, Institutional test Cambridge 175+ (C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency).