Associate Degree for Transfer in Early Childhood Education
Riverside City CollegeAbout this program
Associate Degree for Transfer in Early Childhood Education
The Early Childhood Education Program provides an educational and practical foundation for students interested in working with children from infancy to third grade. In addition to theoretical principles the curriculum offers practical skills and on-site training that will prepare students for employment in the field of Early Childhood Education. As students progress through the program they fulfill required coursework for the California Child Development Permit and for the Early Childhood Education/Assistant Certificate (6 units), Early Childhood Education, 12 Core Units Certificate (12 units), and the Early Childhood Education Certificate (31 units).
Completion of the Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) in Early CHildhood Education will also prepare you to meet minimum lower division admission requirements (60 transferable units) for transfer to a California State University (CSU). The Early Childhood Education program map below includes all of your major coursework and recommended general education courses by term that is needed to fulfill your degree and transfer requirements.
Admission requirements
RCC has only two international student admission requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent OR over the age of 18 (minors may be considered for special admission)
- TOEFL iBT 45 or equivalent
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Fall/Spring
- Communication Studies 1 or 1H
- Math 12 or 12H or 5
- Business 10 or 10H
- Computer Information Systems 1A
Intersession (Winter/summer)
Art 6 or Music 19 or Theatre Arts 3
Fall/Spring
- English 1A/1AH
- Political Science 1/1H
- Accounting 1A
- Communication Studies 12
Intersession (Winter/summer)
Kinesiology 35 or 36
Fall/Spring
- Economics 7/7H or 8/8H
- Geography 1/1H and 1/L
- Accounting 1B
- English 1B/1BH
Intersession (Winter/summer)
Business 18A
Fall/Spring
- Economics 7/7H or 8/8H
- Anthropology 1 or 1H
- Spanish 1 or Japanese 1 or Chinese 1 or Philosophy 12
- History 6/6H or 7/7H
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the college website for more information.
Tuition
Tuition fees: $394 per unit for international students.
Career paths
- Teacher Assistants
- Special Education Paraprofessional
- Preschool Teacher
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Riverside City College
Riverside City College (RCC) is one of the best colleges in the USA for many international students. RCC was founded in 1916 and is located in beautiful Southern California close beaches and many other major attractions in Los Angeles, San...
Why study at Riverside City College
Affordable
Save over $80,00 (compare with UC) and receive up to $2,500 international student scholarship.
Great Location
Located in Southern California near Los Angeles, just a 1-hour drive to the beach, mountains, and theme parks.
Easy Admission
No SAT/ACT and low TOEFL/IELTS Score requirement. Just three simple and fast admission steps.
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24/7 on-campus police service and support. Low campus crime rate.
Transfer Opportunities
Transfer 2+2 to top US Universities including UCLA, UCB, Columbia, USC, and more!
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