Overview

Students IN Early Childhood Education undergraduate program at University of North Carolina Greensboro will have the option to focus on young children’s development in their diverse cultural, school, and family contexts.

This degree prepares students to teach in public kindergarten, NC Pre-K, and Head Start classrooms. Upon completion, students will be eligible for NC licensure. It provides coursework and field experiences in settings for young children with and without disabilities.

Key facts

Required field placements in an inclusive early childhood setting/classroom offer applied experience.
120 semester hours are required for graduation, including at least 36 hours at or above the 300 course level.
Many graduates pursue graduate degrees in HDFS or related fields.
Students can also gain research experience by working with faculty on a variety of projects related to young children and their families.
Experienced and committed faculty teach, advise, and mentor students in this innovative, interdisciplinary program.

Students in this major can work directly with children as: NC Pre-K teachers (BK licensure required); kindergarten teachers in public schools (BK licensure required); teachers in community early education programs working with infants, toddlers, or preschool-age children, including Head Start; teachers in specialized educational programs providing instruction and supports that are designed to meet the unique needs and abilities of children; assistant teachers in all of these settings.
Work with and for families in: Smart Start & North Carolina Partnership for Children, or as parents as teachers, family liaisons, parent referral counselors, and family and community resource professionals.
Work to support early education professionals as: Directors or coordinators in early education programs; training coordinators; resource center specialists; quality enhancement specialists who provide coaching to early childhood teachers; school-age specialists who are professional development specialists or trainers that help teachers and administrators develop, plan, and achieve continuous learning goals; behavior specialists that specialize in understanding and treating behavioral issues in children; or infant/toddler specialists who develop, coordinate, and support high quality programs to promote early development and learning.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Development Across the Life Span
Families and Close Relationships
Infant and Child Development
Birth through Kindergarten Education and Programs
Assessment and Planning for Inclusive B-K Programs
Family Diversity

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Greensboro, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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General requirements

Submit $65 application fee.
Official English language proficiency score report.
Copy of valid passport (photo/signature page only).
Official transcripts from each college/university attended.
Freshmen: GPA 2.5 minimum on 4.0 U.S or equivalent scale (weighted, U.S. high school only)

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

24012 USD / year

≈ 24012 USD / year
Out-of-State

24012 USD / year

≈ 24012 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7661 USD / year

≈ 7661 USD / year

Living costs

Greensboro

United States

1001 - 1540 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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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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