Santa Barbara,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Associate's Degree
Certificate of Achievement - Infant/Toddler Development in Santa Barbara United States | Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara City College
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Santa Barbara United States
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Qualification
Advanced Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
10,530
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
This certificate program prepares students to support infants, toddlers, and their families through public and private child development initiatives. The curriculum blends theoretical knowledge with hands-on training in early childhood education and infant/toddler care practices.
The program emphasizes ongoing supervised teaching alongside comprehensive classroom learning. First-year studies cover foundational early childhood education concepts, child development principles, and preschool curriculum design, while the second year delves deeper into young children's language acquisition, cognitive development, and special needs education. A strong focus remains on cultivating effective communication skills, building positive workplace relationships, understanding community support systems, and developing cultural competence for working with diverse populations.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 8.0
Qualification Requirements
All applicants must have the equivalent of a 2.00 U.S. GPA.
Submit a copy of your transcript.
Studied for a minimum of 3 years in English at an international secondary school.
Attended a US high school or secondary school in a country where English is the primary language of instruction for at least one year.
Completed all years of study in a secondary school in Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, German, or Dutch countries and received passing grades in English.
Attended a U.S. college or university for at least one semester (non-ESL courses).
Attended at least one semester of non-ESL courses at a college or university where English is the primary language of instruction.
Submit a copy of your test result showing one of the minimum scores listed below.
IELTS: 5.5
TOEFL: PBT 450, CBT 160, IBT 60
Pearson Test of English: 45
PTE Academic: 44
High School/College Transcripts
Transcripts for all coursework completed in high school (secondary school), English language programs, and university or college. Transcripts should be translated into English by an official translator and/or translating agency.
Unofficial transcripts are sufficient for admission purposes.
Official transcripts are required for athletic eligibility, and may be submitted at a later date.
If you are under 18 years old at the time of your first semester start date, you will need to submit a high school diploma.
A high school diploma is not required for students who are 18 years old or older.
Submit a copy of your transcript.
Studied for a minimum of 3 years in English at an international secondary school.
Attended a US high school or secondary school in a country where English is the primary language of instruction for at least one year.
Completed all years of study in a secondary school in Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, German, or Dutch countries and received passing grades in English.
Attended a U.S. college or university for at least one semester (non-ESL courses).
Attended at least one semester of non-ESL courses at a college or university where English is the primary language of instruction.
Submit a copy of your test result showing one of the minimum scores listed below.
IELTS: 5.5
TOEFL: PBT 450, CBT 160, IBT 60
Pearson Test of English: 45
PTE Academic: 44
High School/College Transcripts
Transcripts for all coursework completed in high school (secondary school), English language programs, and university or college. Transcripts should be translated into English by an official translator and/or translating agency.
Unofficial transcripts are sufficient for admission purposes.
Official transcripts are required for athletic eligibility, and may be submitted at a later date.
If you are under 18 years old at the time of your first semester start date, you will need to submit a high school diploma.
A high school diploma is not required for students who are 18 years old or older.
Tuition
USD
10,530