Overview

Get hands-on experience in real classrooms and learn from experts. When you graduate, you’ll be ready to step into your own inclusive classroom with confidence.

Get the tools to teach and care for children from birth through kindergarten. In this Birth to Kindergarten Education program at University of North Carolina at Pembroke, you’ll learn how to support young children’s growth across all areas, including physical, emotional, social and cognitive. You’ll also explore how to work with families and build strong partnerships that support early learning. Your courses will focus on:

Child development, including children with and without disabilities

Planning and leading inclusive, age-appropriate lessons

Creating safe, supportive classroom environments

Working with families and community organizations

You’ll also complete hands-on teaching through a full-time internship. When you graduate, you’ll be ready to apply for your North Carolina teaching license.

Common Careers

Preschool Teacher

Head Start or NC Pre-K Teacher

Inclusive Classroom Educator

Early Intervention Specialist

Early Childhood Program Coordinator

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Education

Digital Learning and Instructional Technologies

The Child as Teacher

Young Children and Families in a Diverse World

Behavior and Environments for Early Childhood Education

Community Partnerships with Families & Agencies

Early Childhood Educators as Leaders

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-17 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-08 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lumberton, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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General requirements

Completed online application

Non-refundable application fee

English-language translation of official high school transcript

Applicants may be required to submit English-proficiency and test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, SAT or ACT scores)

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

5000 USD / year

≈ 5000 USD / year
Out-of-State

5000 USD / year

≈ 5000 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

1000 USD / year

≈ 1000 USD / year

Living costs

Lumberton

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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Overview

Common Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Lumberton

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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