Overview

Early Childhood Development is an emphasis in the Family Life and Human Development bachelor's degree program.

Program Learning Outcomes of the Family Life and Human Development - Early Childhood Development Program at Southern Utah University

An understanding of family strengths and weaknesses and how family members relate to each other.
An understanding of the developmental changes (both typical and atypical) of individuals in families throughout the lifespan. Based on knowledge of physical, emotional, cognitive, social, moral, and personality aspects.
An understanding of the physiological, psychological, & social aspects of sexual development throughout the lifespan, so as to achieve healthy sexual adjustment.
An understanding of the development and maintenance of interpersonal relationships.
An understanding of the decisions individuals and families make about developing and allocating resources including time, money, material assets, energy, friends, neighbors, and space, to meet their goals.
An understanding of how parents teach, guide and influence children and adolescents as well as the changing nature, dynamics and needs of the parent/child relationship across the lifespan.
An understanding of legal issues, policies, and laws influencing the well-being of families.
An understanding of the character and quality of human social conduct, and the ability to critically examine ethical questions and issues as they relate to professional practice.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Development through the Lifespan 3 Credit(s) (can be used to fulfill General Education Social & Behavioral Sciences Knowledge Area)
Marriage and Family Relations
Consumerism and Family Finance in American Society
Child Development: Infancy through Twelve
Family Processes and Theory
Diverse Individuals and Families in Societal Contexts

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International

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National deadline - Application materials may be submitted at any time before the start of the semester.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cedar City, United States

Disciplines

Family & Consumer Science Developmental Psychology View 130 other Bachelors in Developmental Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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General requirements

Application - pay required $60 application fee (U.S. currency only), $35 for returning students

English Proficiency - Proof of English proficiency is required for all applicants whose first language is not English

Transcripts - Official transcripts (record of courses taken and grades received) from each high school, college, and university attended must be submitted

Passport - Please provide a copy of the photo page of your passport

Finances - International students are required to demonstrate that funds are available for the first year of study

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

22060 USD / year

≈ 22060 USD / year
Out-of-State

21008 USD / year

≈ 21008 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6456 USD / year

≈ 6456 USD / year

Living costs

Cedar City

United States

870 - 1505 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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Program Learning Outcomes of the Family Life and Human Development - Early Childhood Development Program at Southern Utah University

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Cedar City

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