The EDvance Model
Built for student success
EDvance College transforms higher education for working early childhood educators by offering accessible, flexible learning. Our model is designed to accommodate the professional demands and schedules of ECE practitioners.
Accessible Admission Requirements
Our admissions criteria enable higher education access through flexible pathways with multiple entry points tailored to the professional experiences and schedules of working ECE practitioners.
We offer cohorted pathways for both lower-division and upper-division students.
Our admissions team evaluates prospective students’ academic transcripts to determine the appropriate entry level.
For upper-division students, we require fewer General Education units for admission, integrating this learning into their upper-division coursework.
Affordable Degree Program
Our degree program is designed to be cost-effective, with tuition set at a low rate to minimize student debt. Institutional grants are available to help cover tuition costs for eligible students.
No application fee is required to apply to EDvance College.
Institutional grants are offered to eligible students to offset most tuition expenses.
Courses use open-source books and resources to eliminate additional costs.
Credit for Full-Time Work
Our earn-and-learn model integrates professional experience with academic learning for ECE practitioners working in local communities. Students earn college credit for paid employment and apply classroom skills in their workplace.
Students receive college credit for on-the-job experience through full-time work at local licensed ECE programs.
Course assignments connect workplace experiences to academic concepts, fostering practical applications.
EDvance College partners with ECE employers to support real-world skill application.
Dynamic Remote Curriculum
Designed for working ECE practitioners, our curriculum offers a rigorous and relevant sequence of remote courses delivered through engaging pedagogy by expert faculty.
Remote courses are scheduled at convenient times for full-time ECE practitioners.
Bichronous courses combine live instructor-led lessons with independent learning activities.
Curriculum content and pedagogy are designed to engage learners with varied learning preferences and professional backgrounds.
Comprehensive Student Support
Our cohort-based approach fosters a collaborative learning environment. Students, faculty, and staff engage together in a dynamic academic program designed to support professional growth.
Success Advocates are assigned to each cohort to provide guidance and address academic questions.
Every student receives structured support to promote understanding and progress, including those with diverse linguistic backgrounds.
