Overview

The Early Care and Early Childhood Studies program offered by The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley teaches educational leadership, and research, and gain expertise in the human development of young children from birth to eight years of age in public and private educational settings.

Possible Career Options

The Bachelor of Science in Early Care and Early Childhood Studies will prepare you with the opportunity to excel in working with children from birth to age eight. Graduates will have the experience to be able to seek employment in public and private daycare centers, community-based preschools, preschools such as Head Start and Teaching Mentoring Communities, and child development centers as a teacher or director.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Linguistically-Diverse Early Childhood Students
Early Childhood Education
Guidance of Young Children
Principles of Curriculum Design in Early Childhood
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math for Young Children
Field Experience Childhood Settings

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00

More details

Priority deadlines. Applications completed after will still be considered for the application term, but processing times may be longer.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Texas City, 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.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit an Undergraduate (four-year) application through ApplyTexas.org.
Applicants from a U.S. High School or Homeschool: Submit high school transcript indicating graduation plan, GPA, and class rank (if applicable).
Applicants from a Foreign High School: Send your transcript to one of the approved evaluation companies and have them send the evaluation report directly to UTRGV.
Test Scores: UTRGV remains test-optional for admissions. Students interested in Tuition Advantage and Scholarships must submit ACT or SAT scores (science required for ACT takers).
Admissions Essay: Submit Essay A or B via Document Central. Minimum recommended length: 500 words.
Additional items for international applicants:
Submit $50 application fee through the UTRGV Marketplace.
Submit proof of English language proficiency by one of the following companies: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), DUOLINGO English Test, IELTS, or Pearson’s PTE Academic

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

22143 USD / year

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Out-of-State

22143 USD / year

≈ 22143 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

9993 USD / year

≈ 9993 USD / year

Living costs

Texas City

United States

882 - 1634 USD / month

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

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Overview

Possible Career Options

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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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Texas City

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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