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

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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

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Family & Consumer Science View 39 other Bachelors in Family & Consumer Science in United States

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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)

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Tuition Fee

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International

9888 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4944 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

9888 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4944 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

9888 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4944 USD per semester during 48 months.

Full-time cost: $4,944/semester
Part-time cost: $3,708/semester

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Scholarships Information

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