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Associate of Early Childhood Development
- Falls Church, United States
- 2 years
- English
- Hybrid
- Associate
About the program
A 120-credit degree preparing students to teach and lead children from infancy to third grade.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop knowledge of Early Childhood Development
- evaluate educational practices
- plan learning activities and communicate clearly. These are indicative educational outcomes inferred from the field of study
- not a published outcomes statement.
Career outcomes
- Preschool teacher
- childcare center director
- nanny
- childcare worker
- kindergarten teacher
Curriculum
- 120-credit degree: 60 lower-division credits (18 general education
- 42 early childhood core including child development
- guidance
- health and nutrition
- language arts) and 60 upper-division credits (12 general education
- 48 core including curriculum
- assessment and leadership). Supervised field experiences ECD 240 and ECD 430. Covers infancy through third grade.
Entry requirements
Academic
- High school diploma or equivalent (transcript
- Diploma or verification letter
- Translated into English)
- Proof of funds
- Passport copy
- Admissions interview
- English proof (Duolingo 80
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 70) unless waived
Accepted academic background
High school diploma or equivalent (transcript, Diploma or verification letter, Translated into English), Proof of funds, Passport copy
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 70
- Duolingo 80
- PTE Academic 50
- TOEIC 670
- IELTS 6
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- Secondary School Graduation Certificate
- English Language Test Results
- Valid Photo ID
- Proof of Secondary School Completion
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload academic records and the required supporting admission documents. Complete the mandatory admission interview when invited. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $15,102 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Falls Church VA branch campus (7799 Leesburg Pike) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Undergraduate Studies |
| Department | Early Childhood Development |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Full-time |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Scholarships may be available for eligible applicants; award amounts, conditions and program eligibility require confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $15,102 USD per year. The application fee is $100 USD. The estimated living cost is $11,000 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 70, Duolingo 80, PTE Academic 50, TOEIC 670, IELTS 6. An interview is required.