Overview

This flexible, online degree will connect you with the knowledge and tools to guide today’s children from infancy through kindergarten.Appalachian State University's Child Development - Birth through Kindergarten program will offer you a comprehensive and flexible exceptional teaching experience. You will receive personalized advising and faculty mentorship, fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment.

By earning your "A" licensure, which is a dual certification of both regular and special education, you will also be eligible to pursue graduate degrees in birth through kindergarten, elementary education and middle grades education.

Career prospects

Kindergarten teacher (private and public schools)
Prekindergarten teacher (private and public schools)
Early childhood intervention Teacher/Coordinator
Infant toddler specialist
Family support specialist (public and private schools)
Policy advocate for early childhood education

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Child Development: Birth‑2 Years
Child Study and Guidance
Child Development: 3‑K Years
Early Intervention for Young Children
Developing Inclusive Partnerships in Early Care Settings
Variations in Development: Birth through Kindergarten
Leadership in Advocacy, Administration, and Collaboration
Infant/Toddler Curriculum

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Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Boone, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

English requirements

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General requirements

A complete online application
A non-refundable application fee of $65 (USD)
Official high school/secondary school transcript
Official test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, SAT* or ACT**)
If school is in an English-speaking country, we must have SAT or ACT whereas schools in non-English-speaking countries do not need the SAT / ACT
Applicants who do/did not attend school in an English-speaking country must provide a TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, SAT or ACT score
Applicants who attend(ed) school in an English-speaking country must submit an SAT or ACT score
Official college transcripts
Additional information if requested, upon submission of your application, by the Office of Admissions (This may include submitting a Criminal Background Check and Conduct Review as required by the UNC System.)
All applicants claiming to be a resident of North Carolina must request a residency determination through the Residency Determination Service (RDS)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

24473 USD / year

≈ 24473 USD / year
Out-of-State

24473 USD / year

≈ 24473 USD / year
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In-State

5613 USD / year

≈ 5613 USD / year

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