Admission Requirements

Accessible entry levels for all

EDvance makes higher education more accessible for ECE professionals by providing cohorted pathways with simplified admissions requirements. We help students achieve their educational goals by meeting them where they’re at today and guaranteeing an efficient path to graduation, whether that’s lower division or upper division.

Need additional General Education Coursework?

As an added benefit for educators, we offer a BA Preparation Pathway that provides General Education (GE) coursework to those who need it. This program is designed to help educators fulfill their GE requirements at no cost, making it easier for them to enroll at EDvance College and pursue their academic and professional goals.

Community College GE Equivalencies

Our admissions team works with all prospective students to evaluate their academic transcripts and place them at an appropriate entry level based on the number of units they have previously earned, following the three entry levels below.

To be eligible for lower division admission students must meet the following requirements:

Lower Division Requirements*

Prospective student must have a high school diploma/GED and a CA Child Development Associate Teacher Permit, a Child Development Associate CDA Credential and/or 12 units dedicated to Early Childhood Education

*Transferable units must have been taken at a regionally accredited institution.

To be eligible for upper division admission students must meet the following requirements:

Upper Division Requirements*

General Education Courses

15 Units

Written Communication

3 units

Quantitative Reasoning

3 units

Arts + Culture

3 units

Social + Behavioral Science

3 units

History or Ethnic Studies

3 units

Child Development Courses

12 Units

A minimum of 12 units of Child Development courses are required towards transfer eligibility. These can include any Child Development courses, but must include (1) Child Development and (2) Children, Families and their Communities as required courses.

Elective Courses

33 Units

Up to 33 units of elective courses can be counted towards transfer eligibility, including CAP 8 courses, ESL courses, etc.

*Transferable units must have been taken at a regionally accredited institution.

TOTAL 60 UNITS

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Community College GE Equivalencies

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Admissions Evaluation

Our admissions team is committed to providing a thorough evaluation of your academic records in order to determine the pathway best suited for you. They will carefully review your transcripts to identify applicable transfer courses and build a plan to support you in completing your BA Degree

Need additional General Education Coursework?

Community College GE Equivalencies

Community College Equivalencies

We have developed partnerships with community colleges to ensure the coursework you have taken is easily transferred to EDvance College. Our transfer credit policy ensures you receive proper credit for the hard work you've put into your education. Use the guides below to review courses that will seamlessly transfer from a 2-year program to a bachelor's degree with EDvance College.

Admission Requirements

Accessible entry levels for all

**60 Lower Division Units* are required to become transfer eligible**

Need additional General Education Coursework?

General Education Courses

Child Development Courses

Elective Courses

**60 Lower Division Units* are required to become transfer eligible**

Need additional General Education Coursework?

Student Testimonials

Admissions Evaluation

Need additional General Education Coursework?

Community College Equivalencies

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