Overview

The Child Development emphasis is ideal for those wanting a career in a field related to early childhood education (birth through 8 years, including Pre-K/K licensure) or program administration/evaluation. This program is designed to meet the professional competency standards for licensure in Mississippi.

The University of Southern Mississippi cannot determine whether this program leads to licensure in any state other than Mississippi. It is recommended that students who intend to seek licensure in another state, verify that this program of study meets the desired state's licensure requirements.

What Will I Learn?

Child and Family Sciences majors learn how to examine the systemic relationships among individuals, families, and communities. All students take courses in individual and family development across the life cycle, interpersonal relationships and family dynamics, and parent-child interactions. Students then take courses specific to the chosen emphasis area.

Child Development emphasis:

Childcare administration
Curriculum development and creative activities
Early literacy
Developmentally appropriate methods and materials

Family Sciences emphasis:

Public policy
Human services
Mental health
Family life education

Programme Structure

Courses include:

World Civilizations: Beginnings to 1500 C.E.

World Civilizations: 1500 to the present

General Psychology

Social and Professional Development

Child and Family Studies

Art Appreciation

Dance Appreciation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-06-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-06-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Family & Consumer Science Psychology Early Childhood Education View 1862 other Bachelors in Psychology in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.5 _{(recommended)}

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Freshman applicants should submit the following:

USM Application or Common Application
$40 application fee
Copies of high school transcripts and/or school leaving examination results
Proof of English proficiency (see English Proficiency section for acceptable tests and waiver options)
Optional: SAT or ACT (required for Freshman Merit Scholarship consideration)

Tuition Fee

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International

11340 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11340 USD per year during 48 months.
National

11340 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11340 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

9340 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9340 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for West Hattiesburg

800 - 1300 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Child and Family Sciences.

Available Scholarships

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