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USA, California
Type: College
Location Type: Semi-Urban
Founded: 1909
Total Students: 13,611 +
Main Campus Address
721 Cliff Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93109, United States
Students who major in Child Development are interested in working directly with children and families, or they want to work indirectly for children in administrative, advocacy, helping, or researcher roles. A major in Child and Adolescent Development examines classical and contemporary research that promotes positive developmental outcomes spanning conception through emerging adulthood. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, writing, computer literacy, public speaking, and leadership skills, allowing majors to find jobs in many different areas.
The Associate in Arts for Transfer degree in Child and Adolescent Development, allows students to transfer to a CSU campus to finish a bachelor’s degree in Child and Adolescent Development or a related field. Depending on the CSU campus, this interdisciplinary degree allows students to specialize in a variety of emphases: Child Development, Child Adolescent and Family Studies, Family and Consumer Sciences, Human Development, Liberal Studies (Child Development). A bachelor’s degree in Child and Adolescent Development or a related field typically leads to careers working with children and families in hospitals, human services, counseling, education, child/youth/family advocacy, foster care, juvenile and family courts, social services agencies, schools or public and private service-oriented programs.
Associate Degree
28 Days
Full-Time
24 Months
Intake Month/Year | Intake Status | |
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aug 2024 | Closed | |
jan 2025 | Closed | |
aug 2025 | Open |
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.
It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.
A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):
Outreach, A Student Referral Program by Canam
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