Overview

As actively engaged participants, students in the Early Childhood Education programme from Pacific Oaks College on-campus and online programme learn about essential principles and theories of pedagogy and child development and engage in supervised learning experiences to integrate and apply their knowledge. B.A. in ECE students will learn strategies for facilitating growth and development in cognitive development and motor skills, language and psychosocial learning, tailoring learning to the cultural needs of all children, and appreciating what each child and family has to offer.

Career Outcomes

Pacific Oaks College prepares you to make an impact in a variety of high-demand careers. Below, you will find possible career options and salaries associated with this degree.

Students can go into these careers:

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare

Child, Family, and School Social Workers

Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education

Social and Human Service Assistant

Programme Structure

Sample courses include:

Cognitive Development: How Children Learn

Child, Family, and Community Partnerships in Early Childhood Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-05-05 00:00:00

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More details

Students are accepted year-round.

Language

English

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Credits

121 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Pasadena, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission to the B.A. in Early Childhood Education programme is open to any person who meets entrance requirements as outlined below. Applicants will be judged on their overall ability to successfully complete an undergraduate degree programme. Generally, a high school cumulative GPA of a 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale is required for admission.

However, applicants with a cumulative high school GPA below 2.0 will be considered for admission with the submission of additional required documents (see below). Applicants with college-level studies will be expected to demonstrate an undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. It is required that transcripts are submitted from all undergraduate schools where credit was received to support the application and request for transfer credit.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

12100 USD / year

≈ 12100 USD / year
Out-of-State

12100 USD / year

≈ 12100 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12100 USD / year

≈ 12100 USD / year

Additional Details

Upper Division Courses: $890

Living costs

Pasadena

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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Career Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Pasadena

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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