Overview

The Early Childhood Studies program at Sonoma State University provides a high-quality curriculum that is committed to improving early childhood education and advocating for social justice equity for an increasingly diverse group of young children and their communities.

Mission

The School of Education provides transformative educational experiences through teaching, research, and key initiatives. We prepare undergraduates, graduate students, and credential candidates to advocate for social justice in their learning and throughout their careers so that students, schools, and communities flourish.

Core Values

We believe that examining and respecting human differences is central to educational inclusivity.

We believe that collaboration and community partnerships strengthen our work.

We take a critical and reflective stance in light of educational and social inequities.

We are committed to equity and access in education for all.

We promote meaningful learning through theoretically sound and research-based pedagogies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

ECS Major and Portfolio

Early Care and Education

Observing Child Development in the First Eight Years

Children and Families in Diverse Societies

Child Development in the Family, School, and Community

Young Children with Special Needs

Advocating for Children and Families

Research in Early Childhood Studies

Early Childhood Studies Portfolio

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-09-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-04-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2024-02-26 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

61

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Early Childhood Education Childhood Studies View 110 other Bachelors in Childhood Studies in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2

English requirements

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

61

Student insurance

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Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete a high/secondary school curriculum which totals 12 years of primary-secondary education, and earn a graduation diploma or certificate
Complete high school curriculum with above satisfactory grades or marks which equals a 2.0 grade point average (GPA) on the 4.0 grading scale
Submit official high school transcript (academic record), showing all courses with grades or marks, and graduation diploma or certificate. Official transcript must be in the original language of issue. Submit certified English translations for non-English documents
Submit official verification of English proficiency except where English is the applicant's native language and has attended for at least three years’ full time at an institution where English was the principal language of instruction

Tuition Fee

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International

9504 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9504 USD per year during 48 months.
National

9504 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9504 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

7952 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7952 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Rohnert Park

1100 - 1600 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Early Childhood Studies.

Available Scholarships

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