Overview

The qualified faculty of the Child and Family Studies - Child Development program of the Southeast Missouri State University interact one-on-one with students in face-to-face and online classes.

The Child Development graduates work in daycare, corporate, government and social service settings. Examples of job titles are daycare worker/owner, child life specialist, adoption counselor and early childhood interventionist.

Majors acquire first-hand knowledge of child development in action through experiential learning with children and families in a variety of University and community settings.

What You'll Do

Interact one-on-one with qualified faculty in face-to-face and online classes.

Acquire first-hand knowledge of child development in action through experiential learning with children and families in a variety of University and community settings.

Apply child development knowledge to create healthy, supportive learning and care environments.

Complete a Child Development Career Internship, the capstone of integrated study.

Be prepared to collaborate with allied professionals in government, corporate, education, and social service settings.

Internships & Career Opportunities

Child Advocacy Specialist

Child Care Assistant

Developmental Assistant

Early Interventionist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Learning Theory and Application: Preschool

Relationships in the 21st Century

Children’s Health, Safety, and Nutrition

Constructive Guidance and Discipline

Observation: Perception and Process

Creative Thought/Expression in Children

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cape Girardeau, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Successful completion of Level 5 of Southeast’s IEP.
English proficiency tests
Diploma from a U.S. high school
Diploma from an international school with U.S. regional accreditation
Diploma from IB curriculum school whose sole medium of instruction is English
Diploma from a non-U.S. high school/secondary education where English language is the sole medium of instruction.

SAT test score of 450 or higher on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section.

A score of 21 or better Combined English/Writing score on the ACT Plus Writing test
Successful completion of Level 112 in the ELS Language School
Other proof of English proficiency may be considered on an individual basis.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

17664 USD / year

≈ 17664 USD / year
Out-of-State

10194 USD / year

≈ 10194 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10194 USD / year

≈ 10194 USD / year

Additional Details

National and Local: 8,558.70 USD per year International: 15,803.70 USD per year

Living costs

Cape Girardeau

United States

800 - 1300 USD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

What You'll Do

Internships & Career Opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Cape Girardeau

Funding

Scholarships Information

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