Bachelor of Science in Child Development

Program Description

The Child Development major is for those interested in a career in an early childhood setting that does not require public school certification. The major focuses around participation in many general education and early childhood courses that will provide you with abilities to establish and maintain your own day care center. Additionally, you will receive the background needed for a career in commercial and/or non-profit childcare initiatives, including Head Start Programs.

As a CMU Child Development major, you will have opportunities to:

  • build in-demand skills while taking classes such as Child Health, Early Childhood Experience, Introduction to Teaching, Reading/Writing with Young Children, Curriculum Development, and Classroom/Behavior Management
  • participate in hands-on learning through projects, capstone experiences in a preschool setting, and internships
  • obtain the educational background desired by employers in fields such as social work, home care, counseling, teaching, and mentoring
  • receive the preparation needed to earn an advanced degree

Admission Requirements

To receive unconditional admission to Central Methodist University,
applicants have two pathways:

  • Unconditional admission with a high school GPA of 2.5 and an ACT composite score of 18 or SAT Concordance of 960.
  • Unconditional admission with a high school GPA of 2.75 with a college preparatory high school transcript as outlined below and no required ACT or SAT score (the high school GPA will be determined by the weighted GPA, if that GPA is noted on the high school transcript).

IELTS Requirements

Listening Reading Writing Speaking Overall
5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5

Remarks:

  • I20(Visa Letter) can be obtained only after submitting a bank statement with a balance of USD $38,490.
  • Yearly tuition fee is given

Course Features
  • Country United States of America
  • City Fayette
  • State Missouri
  • Course Duration 4 Years
  • Application fee 0 USD
  • Tuition fees yearly 26,360 USD
  • Cost of Living per year 12,130 USD
  • Starting dates Fall & Spring
  • IELTS (Total) 5.5
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