Overview

The Child and Adolescent Studies (Early Childhood Development) programme at California State University Fullerton also prepares students for early childhood special education or PK-3 Early Childhood Education (ECE) Specialist credential programs. Courses emphasize children’s early development and learning, strategies to engage in developmentally appropriate practices, creation of early childhood environments rich in language, literacy and other foundational skills, observation and assessment, family engagement, and culturally competent work with young children and their families.

Key Facts

The coursework aligns the National Association for the Education of Young Children’s professional standards for bachelor’s programs and the education requirements of the California Child Development Permit Matrix.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

English Communication

Critical Thinking

Social and Behavioural Sciences

Explore Arts or Humanities

Z Cultural Diversity

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fullerton, United States

Disciplines

Childhood Studies View 175 other Bachelors in Childhood Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

First-year students must meet the following eligibility requirements:

Be a high school graduate or equivalent;

Complete the 15-unit comprehensive “A-G” pattern with a grade of C- or better by high school graduation; and

Earn a qualifying “A-G” grade point average (GPA)

Prepare application materials such as transcripts, test scores (N/A for fall 21 and fall 22), current and planned courses, annual household income, citizenship status and social security number (if available).

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

6716 USD / year

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Out-of-State

6716 USD / year

≈ 6716 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

3419 USD / year

≈ 3419 USD / year

Living costs

Fullerton

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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Funding

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Disciplines

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General requirements

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