Overview

At Human Ecology - Child Development from University of Maryland Eastern Shore emphasis is given to development within various family structures and to strategies for facilitating normal development. Students learn basic and applied concepts of human development and acquire skills in working with young children and their families with different abilities, and backgrounds in a variety of settings. In addition to classroom instruction, child development students spend part of several semesters working in the campus Child and Family Development Center and in off-campus social and human service agencies.

Careers

As the only four-year program in Maryland, it prepares students to work and/or teach others to work with children and their families.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Early Childhood

Computer Concepts & Appl

Infant & Child Dev & Learning

Emerging Language & Literacy

Guiding Young Children

Human Dev: A Lifespan Perspective

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Maryland City, United States

Disciplines

Ecology Childhood Studies Developmental Psychology View 174 other Bachelors in Childhood Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed admissions application with a non-refundable $35.00 application fee in U.S. dollars.

An official evaluation of all academic records (credential evaluation) from SPANTRAN. Please request a course-by-course evaluation including a grade point average (GPA).

Official scores to confirm English proficiency

An official copy of the test results from taking either the SAT I or ACT.

A certificate of finance along with a bank statement bank or scholarship letter, no more than six months old

Letters of recommendation (Optional)

A personal statement (Optional)

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

16796 USD / year

≈ 16796 USD / year
Out-of-State

16796 USD / year

≈ 16796 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

5750 USD / year

≈ 5750 USD / year

Additional Details

Eastern Shore region rate - 8,400 USD per year

Living costs

Maryland City

United States

1610 - 2727 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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