Overview

Key facts

During the Child and Family Studies - Child Development program of Berea College students explore the common and special needs of children, fundamentals of early childhood education, methods of childhood guidance, and other individual areas of interest.

Career Paths

Graduates from this area of concentration are employed in centers for early childhood care and/or education as teachers or directors, as nannies in private homes, with parks and recreation services, with community programs (such as the Boys and Girls Club), in social service agencies (child protective, adoption, or foster-care services), in cooperative extension as 4-H agents, and as part of hospital healthcare teams as child life specialists.

Some Child Development graduates have opened their own childcare centers. In addition, students completing this concentration have pursued graduate studies in a variety of related fields, including teacher certification in early childhood education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Lifespan Human Development

Consumer Decision Making

Family Relations (WGS)

Nutrition

Family Resource Management

Community Resources-Families

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Berea, United States

Disciplines

Family & Consumer Science Childhood Studies View 299 other Bachelors in Family & Consumer Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

International Application for Admission and Scholarship form.

International Personal Essay and Essay Cover Sheet.

Copy of official secondary school records.

Personal Statement of Financial Circumstances.

International Financial Questionnaire (IFQ).

International Financial Recommendation Form.

Two (2) Admission Recommendation forms, at least one of which should be written by a current or former teacher.

Copy of official scores from at least one of the following exams: TOEFL, IELTS, ACT or SAT.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

55480 USD / year

≈ 55480 USD / year
Out-of-State

55480 USD / year

≈ 55480 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

55480 USD / year

≈ 55480 USD / year

Additional Details

No Student Pays Tuition. Who is eligible? Students with strong academic potential and financial need are encouraged to apply.

Living costs

Berea

United States

900 - 1400 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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