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Admission Requirements: Online Early Childhood Leadership Degree

Applicants will need the following to apply:

A completed application
2.0 GPA or higher

Note: Students with a GPA under 2.0 may be considered
Official transcripts from your high school or all regionally accredited institutions you have attended

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International Students

If you are an international student, you’ll need to meet the following criteria to apply:

  • Completed application
  • Translated, evaluated, and official copies of all international transcripts by WES, CED, or similar organization
  • Official TOEFL internet-based test, IELTS, or Duolingo score report showing proof of English proficiency (for non-native English speakers)
    • Minimum Scores Needed:
      • 71 for the TOEFL iBT
      • 5.5 for IETLS
      • 44 for Duolingo
  • Two academic letters of recommendation
  • 1-2 page typed essay or graded paper in English

Please note: Bay Path University and The American Women’s College do not provide student visas for these degrees as they are 100% online.

Transfer Credit

You may transfer up to 30 credits toward the Early Childhood Leadership Degree.

You can earn credits through:

  • Advanced Placement (AP)
  • American Council on Education (ACE) for prior learning and life experiences
  • The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)
  • The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP)
  • Formal coursework and occupations offered by all branches of the military via a service member’s Joint Services Transcript (JST)

We reserve the right to deny coursework for transfer if considerable changes have occurred in the area of study since the course was taken originally.

To see the full details involved in each type of credit transfer, please visit our catalog page.

When to Apply

You can apply now! The American Women’s College works to keep class sizes small, so to help start your program when you’d like, it’s best to submit your application sooner rather than later. If you have questions, please reach out to our enrollment team at 1-800-257-9247 or admissions@online.baypath.edu.

Application DeadlineStart Date
January 11, 2024January 21, 2024
March 1, 2024March 10, 2024
April 17, 2024April 28, 2024