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Associate of Child and Adolescent Development for Transfer

Riverside, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Associate

About the program

Associate of Arts in Child and Adolescent Development for Transfer at Riverside City College, 60 units (19-21 major units).

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

Develop foundational knowledge in Child and Adolescent Development for Transfer for further study and relevant entry-level practice. Learning areas reflected in the supplied curriculum include Two-year transfer degree: 19-21 major units inside 60 CSU-transferable units and laid out in a semester-by-semester map with general education.

Career outcomes

Developmental research
public policy
social work
school psychology
early childhood education (Child Development Permit)

Curriculum

Two-year transfer degree: 19-21 major units inside 60 CSU-transferable units
laid out in a semester-by-semester map with general education (Cal-GETC). One stated learning outcome: demonstrate an understanding of the perspectives
theories
research methods
and core concepts of child development as an area of scientific inquiry.

Entry requirements

Academic

High school diploma or equivalent
or age over 18 (minors by special admission); proof of English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 45
IELTS 4.5
Duolingo 75 or other accepted proof; exemptions listed); passport and Proof of Funding Form for the I-20; no GPA or SAT/ACT stated.

Accepted academic background

High school diploma or equivalent, or age over 18 (minors by special admission); proof of funds for the I-20; certified English translation of diploma if not in English; transcripts of prior US college work if any

Language tests

IELTS 4.5
TOEFL iBT 45
TOEFL PBT 450
PTE Academic 30
Duolingo 75
IELTS Academic 4.5

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Proof of Identity
Application Form

How to apply

Review the program admission requirements. Prepare academic transcripts and supporting documents. Complete the institution application form. Submit proof of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$12,336 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Riverside City College (main campus)
Faculty or school	Education and Teacher Preparation
Department	Early Childhood Education
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	International student scholarship of 2,000 USD in the 2026 international flyer

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
17 days left
Program starts
June 2027
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No deadline listed
Program starts
August 2027
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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.