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- School Code: 124300
- Phone: (909) 594-5611
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
89.65%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
9:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
18FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$20,405Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
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Child Development Degree
The child development program at Mount St. Mary’s College prepares students for careers in child care centers, special needs programs, in home care, family child care, school age care, preschools, and recreational programs. The program focuses on the intellectual, social, emotional, and biological development of children and the planning and design of human services. Program courses include: parent-child relations, parenting practices, special needs of children, parental and environmental influences on child development, external support services, and public policy issues. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer child development degrees.
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Mount St. Mary’s College (Mt. SAC)
1100 N Grand Ave, Walnut, CA
Mount St. Mary's College, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Los Angeles, CA, it resides in an urban setting for students to study in. The Roman Catholic affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. Mount St. Mary's College has an annual student enrollment of approximately 2,900.
Students can select from many areas of study, including:
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Social Sciences
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Psychology
To be considered for admissions, students may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then studied by the admissions staff. Most common standardized test scores among applicants admitted to Mount St. Mary's College are in the range of 17 to 22 for the ACT exam, or 835 to 1050 for the SAT exam. 68% of applicants are accepted to Mount St. Mary's College, of which 32% choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at msmc.la.edu.
The cost of tuition is nearly $35,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better understand their cost of attending this school. The cost of on-campus housing is approximately $6,700 per year. Students at Mount St. Mary's College may qualify for aid which is usually grants and loans.
Students should visit the website to see a complete list of academic programs offered, financial aid details, and more that is available at this school.
Students Enrolled in the Child Development Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Mt. SAC offers a bachelor's degree program in child development.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 0 |
Female | 15 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Hispanic | 14 |
Unknown | 1 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Child Development program at Mt. SAC, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Farm and Home Management Advisors
Description
Advise, instruct, and assist individuals and families engaged in agriculture, agricultural-related processes, or home economics activities. Demonstrate procedures and apply research findings to solve problems; and instruct and train in product development, sales, and the use of machinery and equipment to promote general welfare. Includes county agricultural agents, feed and farm management advisors, home economists, and extension service advisors.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give you an idea of the students Mount St. Mary’s College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- AP Course Credits
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Student Services
To support students and graduates, Mount St. Mary’s College may provide services to students like those listed below:- Online classes
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Work study style employment