Overview

About the program

Child Development and Family Studies from the University of South Carolina Upstate prepares students to work with children and families representing a diverse range of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

This approach sets our students and graduates apart as professionals who’ve been educated and trained in an environment truly reflective of 21st-century society. The program also has partnered with South Carolina Center for Child Care Career Development for T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship, providing enhanced opportunities for students.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Early Care and Education

Family Studies

Development of the Young Child

Curriculum Methods and Standards

Exceptional Children and Early Intervention

Family Interaction and Communication

Development of the Young Child

Curriculum Methods and Standards

Management, Guidance and Assessment Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-20 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-10 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-02-19 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-13 00:00:00 , International

More details

National: priority deadlines
International: apply at least six months before the semester in which you plan to begin your studies

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Family & Consumer Science Childhood Studies View 285 other Bachelors in Family & Consumer Science in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

English requirements

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

The average SAT score is approximately 1017 with an average high school GPA of 3.5.

Apply online

Submit the $100 non-refundable application fee

English Proficiency

Transcripts

Sufficient Funding

Tuition Fee

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International

22710 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11355 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

22710 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11355 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

11208 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5604 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Spartanburg

948 - 1649 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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