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AA Education at University of the District of Columbia

University of the District of Columbia, United States

Programme overview

The Associate of Arts gives a comprehensive background in developmental theory applied to culturally, linguistically and developmentally diverse children, covering physiological, psychological, cognitive and sociological development from birth through adolescence. It is designed for professionals in early childhood settings and complements the CDA credential and NAEYC standards.

Faculty: UDC Community College  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

Three programmes of study: Infant/Toddler (birth to three), Early Childhood (Pre-K to Grade Three), and General Education (Elementary/Secondary, not accepting new students). ECED 104C is the first education course; practicum and field experiences are included.

Career pathways

Nanny, preschool teacher, elementary school teacher, secondary school teacher, teaching assistant, education administrator, childhood administrator, child/family/school social worker, instructional coordinator, substitute teacher.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applies to the Community College (not programme-specific): high school diploma, GED or equivalent; all entering students take the Accuplacer placement test.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and, for undergraduates, Summer I and Summer II. There is no international admission during the summer and no graduate admission for the summer term.

Applicants who apply by the priority deadline receive a guaranteed seat if admitted, an expedited admission response, full institutional scholarship consideration and an advantage in securing campus housing; later applications are considered on a space-available basis.

The application fee is $50 for new, transfer and readmitted undergraduate and graduate applicants, and $50 for F-1 visa applicants.

Apply through the official page: https://www.udc.edu/apply/index

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