University of La Verne
Child Development, BS
The University of La Verne Central Coast Campus and Allan Hancock College have formed a partnership to offer Bachelor degree programs in the Northern Santa Barbara County. This partnership is making it easy for you to continue your education in Child Development without moving from the area. Maximize your time and money; take all your lower-division course work at Allan Hancock College then continue your degree with University of La Verne an the Souza Center in Santa Maria. Instruction is offered on site.
Degree
Child Development, BS
http://laverne.edu/catalog/current/bs-child-development
Admission Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Child Development degree applicants may be considered for admission if they have completed a minimum of 32 semester units of transferable college credit from a regionally accredited college or university. The 32 college credits should include 15 semester hours of Child Development courses and the equivalent of ENG 110, College Writing A (Eng 101 at Allan Hancock College). Students who have not completed the equivalent to ENG 110 must complete it within the first term of enrollment at ULV.
Contact the Allan Hancock College University Transfer Center at 922 6966 ext 3363 to make an appointment with a transfer counselor to evaluate your coursework.
Student Expectations
Students are expected to be computer literate and have Internet access. In addition, word processing, spreadsheet, and basic math skills are required for the successful completion of some courses in the curriculum
Tuition and Fees (2009-2010)
| Bachelor’s Degree Tuition | $475.00 per unit |
| Application Fee (one time) | $ 50.00 |
| Academic Service Fee | $ 20.00 per course |
| Graduation Fee | $110.00 |
| Deferred Payment Fee* | $ 50.00 |
| Late Registration Fee | $ 50.00 |
* Deferred Payment Plan
Students may pay 25% of the total charges plus fees at the time of registration and the remaining 75% of the tuition no later than 45 days after the last day of the term. There is a $50.00 fee for this service. Refer to the University of La Verne catalog for a complete listing of fees.
Financial Aid
Admission to the University is required before the financial aid application can be processed. There is funding available from the Federal Government for working adults who want to continue their education. There are a variety of financial aid programs available depending on an individual’s financial situation and income level. Students who wish to receive financial aid for their education should begin the application process at the time they apply for admission to the University of La Verne. We encourage you to apply on-line at www.ulv.edu/fao/. This will give you access to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Contact Information
For further information please contact Ana Bautista at (805) 542-9690 x318 or email at abautista@laverne.eduSPOTLIGHT

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