Overview

Mercer University's Early Learning and Development program is a four-year bachelor's degree program that offers students the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge they need to become effective educators in early childhood settings. The program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in child development, early learning, and pedagogy.

Through a combination of classroom instruction, experiential learning, and community engagement, students in the Early Learning and Development program learn about topics such as child psychology, curriculum design, assessment, and family engagement. They also gain practical experience through field placements, internships, and hands-on learning opportunities.

Earn an embedded endorsement

Students in the B.S.Ed. in Early Learning and Development program will also earn an embedded Special Education Preschool (Ages 3–5) endorsement to further prepare them in student support and learning.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Child Development
Child and Family Assessment
Early Literacy Development
Language Development in Young Children
Curriculum and Instruction in Early Childhood Education
Social and Emotional Development in Young Children
Health and Safety in Early Childhood Settings
Inclusive Education in Early Childhood

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

Early Childhood Education View 645 other Bachelors in Early Childhood Education in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed application
High school transcript
SAT or ACT scores
One letter of recommendation
Personal essay

Tuition Fee

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International

42012 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42012 USD per year during 48 months.
National

42012 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42012 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

42012 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42012 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Macon

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Early Learning and Development.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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