Overview

Degree key facts

Fully online (some courses have set meeting times during lunch or in the evenings)
Prepare for a career in early childhood settings and agencies serving young children and their families with the Early Care and Education program
Prepare for NC licensure to teach B–K children in public school with the Birth through Kindergarten Teacher Licensure program
Gain valuable experience with a required field placement in an inclusive early childhood setting or classroom

Prior degree required (AAS in Early Childhood from a NC community college)

Career Options

This Human Development and Family Studies program at the University of North Carolina Greensboro has two concentrations: Birth–Kindergarten Teacher Licensure (which prepares graduates for NC licensure to teach in public school) and Early Care and Education. Graduates work in positions or settings such as these:

Teaching kindergarten in public schools or NC Pre–K classrooms (with B–K licensure)
Child care teacher or administrator
Early intervention programs (additional credential required)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Development Across the Life Span

Families & Close Relationship

Infant & Child Development

Social Emotional Competence in Inclusive Settings

Family Diversity

Birth to Kindergarten Teaching Practicum I

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Greensboro, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Completed International Admissions Application

A nonrefundable application fee of $65 USD

Essay/statement of purpose (optional but strongly encouraged)

Official English language proficiency score report

Official transcripts from each college/university attended

Official secondary education / high school transcripts or GED certificate, in English

For freshman applicants or transfer applicants with less than 24 credit hours, or where necessary

Copy of valid passport (photo/signature page only)

Copy of valid F1 visa (photo/signature page only) – for transfer-in students coming from a U.S. institution only, or copy of valid other visa types (ex: H4, E2, L2)

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

24705 USD / year

≈ 24705 USD / year
Out-of-State

24705 USD / year

≈ 24705 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7731 USD / year

≈ 7731 USD / year

Additional Details

In state: $6,422 per year
Out of state: $21,137 per year

Living costs

Greensboro

United States

1001 - 1540 USD / month

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