Start a Career with Growth Potential
Do you love seeing a baby or a young child’s face light up when they grasp a new skill? Very young children are always learning. Early childhood educators help them master language, social, and movement skills that help them meet important milestones as they grow.
Early childhood development professionals can work in child care centers, early education schools, before and after school programs, or other child care settings.
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Apply Online
Completing our online application is always the first step. Chesapeake is an open admissions institution, with start dates in spring, summer, fall and winter. If you’re planning on attending during traditional fall or spring semesters, make sure to allow your self time to complete the necessary steps outlined here in advance. Once your application has been submitted, you’ll receive an email confirmation with additional details (check in your SPAM folder if you don’t see it in your inbox).
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Financial Aid & Scholarships
It’s never too early to explore the many financial aid and scholarship options available to you. Regardless of your financial situation, it is so important to first complete the Federal Application for Student Aid (FAFSA). Completing the FAFSA allows us to offer you the greatest possible amount of financial aid. Once your FAFSA is complete, be sure to apply for scholarships from the Chesapeake College Foundation. One application opens up the door to hundreds of potential scholarships.
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Placement & Transcripts
We now offer many ways to “place” into courses. These include GPA, high school standardized testing and the ACCUPLACER placement exam. Find out if you need to schedule placement testing (exemptions listed here). If so, please don’t worry! We want you to succeed, and together we can get you positioned for achieving your goals. Contact [email protected] to get a testing slip. Then, request that your high school send your official transcript to the Chesapeake College Registration office. In the meantime, you may use an unofficial transcript to work with an Academic Advisor.
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Advise & Register
Meet with an Academic Advisor to select courses in your program, and to register for the upcoming semester. If you are planning to transfer to a specific four-year school after graduation, it’s important to start the conversations early! Our advisors are here to help, every step of the way.
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Pay & Prep
Pay either at the time of registration, or by the due date on your bill. Deferred tuition payment plans are available to students whose bills exceed $100. Before the semester begins, buy your textbooks and other needed supplies, check out the location of your courses, and get ready for your first day of class by attending a New Student Orientation session.
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Start Here. Go Anywhere.
Chesapeake’s degrees transfer where you want to go.
If specific transfer agreements for this program are in place, they will be listed below.
Not seeing your dream university listed here? No worries! Chances are, we can create a transfer agreement specific to your needs. Our advisors will help you plan every credit on your way to your bachelor’s degree.
Apply for Scholarships
This program qualifies for many of our institutional scholarships. Complete one application, and be considered for hundreds of potential scholarships. Make sure to complete your FAFSA as well to receive as much funding as possible.
An early childhood development basic certificate can help open the door to your next career. Scroll through the options here to explore education and child development careers, including projected growth in our five-county service area, and average salary information.
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Contact Information
Admissions Office
Dorchester Administration Building
First Floor
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.