Bachelor of Child Development - Birth through Kindergarten at Appalachian State University

The Child Development - Birth through Kindergarten at Appalachian State University is a Bachelor program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus across its Main Site, Boone, and Hickory campuses in United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 4 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on August 21, 2027.

About Bachelor of Child Development - Birth through Kindergarten

Public awareness of the importance of early childhood education is growing, and there has been a call at the state and national level to increase funding for early childhood. Students who choose the Bachelor of Science degree in Child Development (BS) - Birth through Kindergarten (licensure) at Appalachian State University will receive a North Carolina Birth through Kindergarten (BK) teacher licensure. This licensure allows students to teach in both regular and special education.

The major focuses on children ages birth to five years and their families. Graduates can work in a North Carolina public school pre-K or kindergarten. Licensure professionals also can work in non-school settings and agencies with children and families, creating supportive environments for children and families that will assist professionals who work directly with families and family service agencies.

Required field experiences develop students' professional skills so they are ready for the workplace.

Disciplines

Social Sciences

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Child Development - Birth through Kindergarten at Appalachian State University

Entry 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)

*SAT evidence-based reading and writing and math, without the writing.

**ACT composite, without writing.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 78

Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Child Development - Birth through Kindergarten

Teaching in the public schools (PreK or Kindergarten)
Child Care Resource and Referral
Child Life Council
Director or owner of early care and education center(s)
Early Intervention agencies
Cooperative Extension
Non-profit: such as Make A Wish, March of Dimes
Smart Start Partnership
Summer camp director
Teaching in early care and education
Teaching in Smart Start
Working with teen mothers

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Child Development - Birth through Kindergarten at Appalachian State University

Application Fee 65

How to Apply for Bachelor of Child Development - Birth through Kindergarten at Appalachian State University

Complete an application (apply using the Common Application)
Provide your official high school transcript(s)
Provide your official or unofficial college transcript(s) for any completed college coursework*
Submit $65 application fee (or approved fee waiver)
Submit official or self-reported SAT (school code: 5010) or ACT (school code: 3062) scores (or apply with a test waiver)
Complete your FAFSA (application opens Oct. 1; school code: 002906)

Bachelor of Child Development - Birth through Kindergarten at Appalachian State University

Appalachian State University

United States of America, Boone