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Associate of Child Development
Peralta Community College District - Merritt College
- Oakland, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Associate
About the program
Associate of Science in Child Development is an associate degree offered through the Human Development department at Irvine Valley 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
- Develop foundational knowledge and practical skills related to Child Development.
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: Child
- Family and community
- Child growth and development
- Observation
- Curriculum and practicum courses (HD 7
- 15
- 110
- 101
- 120
- 131
- 150
- 181). The page gives these as sample-plan courses. Total units are not stated on the programme page.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary school (high school) completion or equivalent
- College transcripts for transfers.
Accepted academic background
Secondary school (high school) completion or equivalent, College transcripts for transfers.
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 67
- IELTS 6.5
- 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 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 | Merritt College |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Education & Learning Resources |
| Department | Child 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
15 Nov 2026
1 day leftProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left
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 $10,460 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 67, IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 89.