Overview

This fully online, non-licensure program prepares you for meaningful roles in preschools, Head Start and Early Head Start programs and beyond.

Whether you’re guiding learning as a child life specialist, advocating for children and families or leading early childhood centers, you’ll be equipped to make a lasting impact on children and communities.

With flexible practicum options this program is ideal for both working professionals and future graduate students passionate about early childhood education.

Key Features

Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Development from University of North Florida prepares graduates to support the growth, learning and well-being of young children in various settings.

Designed for individuals passionate about early childhood education, this flexible program equips students with the knowledge and skills to work as preschool teachers, Early Head Start and Head Start professionals, child life specialists, preschool directors, learning coaches and child and family advocates.

Grounded in developmentally appropriate practices and aligned with national standards in early childhood education, the program emphasizes the importance of responsive care and education from birth through age eight.

Students explore key topics such as child development, early learning environments, family and community engagement and the social-emotional and cognitive needs of young children.

Career Outlook

There is a strong and growing demand for professionals with expertise in early childhood development. Graduates of this program are prepared to work in a variety of settings that support young children and their families.

Many pursue careers as preschool teachers, child life specialists, learning coaches, preschool directors and child advocates. Others use this degree as a foundation for graduate study in education, child development, counseling or social work.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Leadership and Service in Early Childhood

The Whole Child and Play

Social Studies in EC

Teaching Math in EC

Teaching Science in EC

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Jacksonville Beach, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit your UNF application.

Pay the nonrefundable, $30 application fee once you have submitted your application.

Submit High School Transcripts to UNF.

Submit your SAT or ACT scores to UNF.

Complete English Language Proficiency.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

20790 USD / year

≈ 20790 USD / year
Out-of-State

20790 USD / year

≈ 20790 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6390 USD / year

≈ 6390 USD / year

Living costs

Jacksonville Beach

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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Key Features

Career Outlook

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Jacksonville Beach

Funding

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