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Bachelor of Science in Child Development
Bachelor of Science in Child Development

Bachelor of Science in Child Development

  • ID:UI10042
  • Level:4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry requirements

  • An international application for admission.
  • Official secondary school transcripts identifying subjects taken, marks received and graduation date.
  • Official transcripts with subjects and marks received from any colleges or universities attended.
  • Certified, literal translations of all credentials issued in any language other than English.
  • Undergraduate applicants who have no previous work at the post-secondary level must have at least a 2.5 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) from a secondary school.

English requirements

  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) with a minimum score of 70.
  • Completion of the University of Idaho American Language and Culture Program.
  • SAT evidence based reading & writing with a minimum score of 550. (SAT Taken March 2016 and After)
  • Duolingo English Test minimum score of 100
  • Completion from Lewis-Clark State College Institute of Intensive English Bridge Program.
  • Spokane College of English Language (SCEL), pass of Level 140
  • IELTS (International English Language Testing System) with a minimum score of 6.0.
  • Pearson (PTE) Academic with a score of 48
  • ELS Language Centers with a pass of Level 112
  • Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English with a pass.
  • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English with a pass.
  • Cambridge International "O" Levels with a pass.
  • Michigan English Language Assessment Battery with a score of 74.

Course Information

A safe and happy home life is essential in the growth of a child. In this program, you will develop the specialized skills to help families create the environment a child needs for healthy development.

This program explores normal developmental stages of children and families. You will study current research and take courses in human development and behavior, parent-child relationships, nutrition and other topics. Depending on your career goals, you could also explore the needs of families experiencing domestic violence, substance abuse, illness, death or mental health issues.

Much of your education will take place in real-world settings, such as the Child Development Laboratory, where you will observe and document children playing and interacting, create stimulating learning environments and meet with parents to discuss the progress of their children.

This program could be a good fit if you:

  • Enjoy working with children, the elderly or other special-needs groups
  • Want to help others and contribute to healthy families
  • Are involved in your community
  • Work well with other people
  • Have strong communication skills

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

With this degree, you could become a/an:

  • Program coordinator
  • Family or child advocate
  • Child life specialist
  • Director of early child care program
  • Child care provider

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

Health Insurance - USD $1902 per year

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