The EDvance Model
Built for student success
EDvance College was built to put student success first. After more than a decade of working with real-world ECE students, we’ve perfected a model that intentionally addresses every aspect of the student experience.
Accessible Admission Requirements
Our admissions criteria make higher education possible by providing pathways with multiple entry points that meet students where they are at today. We see, validate, and grow the knowledge and skills our students come with.
We offer cohorted pathways for both lower division and upper division students
Our admissions team works with prospective students to evaluate their academic transcripts and place them at an appropriate entry level
For prospective students at the upper division level, we require a reduced number of General Education units for admission and instead contextualize this learning through their upper division courses
Affordable Degree Program
We offer an accessible path to higher education by setting tuition at an affordable price and reducing the need for student debt. Our institutional grants help offset the cost of degrees for most qualifying students.
We do not charge an application fee to apply to EDvance College
Institutional grants are available for qualifying students to help cover a majority of tuition costs
Our courses utilize open-source books and resources to reduce additional expenses
Credit for Full-Time Work
Our unique earn-and-learn model is designed to support economic mobility for ECE professionals who are working in our local communities. Students earn college credit for paid employment and use their workplace to practice skills learned in the classroom.
Students receive college credit for on-the-job experience via full-time work at local licensed ECE programs
Course assignments integrate real work experiences fostering theory and practice applications
EDvance College and ECE employers form collaborative partnerships to ensure students can perform real-world application
Dynamic Remote Curriculum
Designed for working ECE practitioners, our curriculum combines a rigorous, relevant, and culturally-responsive sequence of remote courses that are delivered through dynamic pedagogy by expert faculty.
Remote courses at convenient times for
ECE practitioners who are working full-time
Bichronous courses with a mix of live instructor-led lessons and independent learning activities
Engaging curriculum content and pedagogy that is inclusive and accessible to learners of all styles and skill levels
Comprehensive Student Support
Our cohort approach creates a community of care. Students, faculty, and staff experience the program together, creating an engaging and dynamic academic experience to ensure students' success.
Success Advocates are assigned to each cohort and readily available to provide personalized support by prioritizing listening to student concerns
Every student receives integrated support to ensure understanding and academic success, including multilingual students
