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Bachelor of Science in Education with a Concentration in Child Development

ABOUT THE CONCENTRATION

The bachelor of science (B.S.) in education with a concentration in child development is intended to provide professional training for students interested in working in the field of education and human services with special interest in the variety of careers and professions related to working with young children, their families, and communities. The major emphasis of the B.S. in child development program is in the early childhood years (birth to age 8). Additional study through electives and an emphasis area allows students at the Fischler School of Education to customize their degrees to meet their interests and professional needs.

Students who graduate with a child development degree can pursue professional opportunities such as:

  • Early childhood educators
  • Parent specialists
  • Child development specialists
  • Early childhood program directors and administrators
  • Pre-school and daycare center owners
  • Early childhood and child development consultants
WHO SHOULD APPLY
  • Individuals with high school degrees or General Equivalency Diplomas (GED) who wish to work with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and their families
  • Continuing students and graduates of Nova Southeastern University’s associate of arts program with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education
  • Practicing early childhood paraprofessionals who wish to obtain bachelor’s degree in education and increase their level of expertise in the child development field
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General Information
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Total Credits:
120
Financial Aid:
Enrollment Counselor:
1-800-806-3680
1-800-986-3223 Ext. 28500

Important term dates are posted here to help you get started through the application process. To apply to the program that best meets your needs, use the links below to direct you to the application page. Have questions before enrolling?  Talk to one of our friendly enrollment advisors or financial aid assistants.  We are happy to assist you through every step of your education.
 
 

FOR INCOMING FRESHMEN
  • Completed admission application packet, including $50 nonrefundable application fee made payable to Nova Southeastern University
  • Official high school transcripts with courses, grades, and graduation date (if available) or GED equivalent
  • Official Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or ACT scores are also required for admission into the Professional and Liberal Studies program on NSU’s Main Campus.
  • TRANSFER STUDENTS
    Completed admission application packet, including $50 nonrefundable application fee made payable to Nova Southeastern University
  • Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities
  • Official high school transcripts with courses, grades, and graduation date (if available) or GED equivalent are required for applicants with fewer than 24 college credits
  • FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
    Completed admission application packet, including $50 nonrefundable application fee made payable to Nova Southeastern University
  • Course-by-course transcript evaluation with GPA calculation and official English translation, if necessary, from Josef Silny & Associates, World Education Services, or other National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member
  • For non-native English speakers, official test scores showing a minimum score of 213 on the computer-based or 550 on the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam, 480 on the verbal section of the SAT, a grade of “C” or better in a composition course at regionally accredited college or university in the U.S., or 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam
  • Student (F-1) visa or exchange visitor (J-1) visa
  • Original bank statement or official letter from a financial institution indicating ability to meet all costs of education without financial aid from Nova Southeastern University

COURSES IN THE MAJOR

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (30 CREDITS)
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (9 CREDITS)
EECP 3330
Integrating Instructional Technology into the Classroom

ESOL 2903
Cross Cultural Studies

TECH 1110
Technology in Information Age

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (69 CREDITS)
Lower Division Block I
ECA 203
Foundations of Early Care and Education

ECA 205
Children with Special Needs (Birth through Age Eight)

ECA 215
Creative Activities for Young Children

ECA 241
Child Guidance

ECA 242
Foundations of Early Literacy

Block II
ECA 218
Child Observation, Record Keeping, and Assessment

ECA 252
Managing Literacy Environments

ECA 267
Literacy in Multilingual Communities

ECA 285
Professional Behavior in Early Childhood Education

Upper Division Block III
ECDP 3321
Child Development Prenatal, Infancy, and Toddler Years

ECDP 3334
Child Development During the Preschool and Primary Age

ECDP 3338
Diversity and Multiculturalism in Child Development

ECDP 3340
Psychosocial Development During the Preschool Years

ECDP 3500
Field-based Experience in Child Development Assessment I

Block IV
ECDP 3345
Parent-Child Relationships During the Early Childhood Years

ECDP 3349
Fatherhood Cross-Cultural Perspectives

EDEC 4320
Cultural Diversity and Family-Community Development

ECDP 4423
Issues in Child Abuse and Neglect

ECDP 4100
Field-based Experience in Child Development Assessment II

Block V
EECP 4330
Health, Nutrition, Safety and Physical Development in Early Childhood

ECDP 4500
Field Based Experiences in Child DevelopmentAssessment

ECDP 4990
Advanced (Senior) Year Seminar

EMPHASIS
Students are required to select a minimum of 12 credits in any of the emphasis areas. The emphasis areas provide an opportunity for studying additional areas of interest and expertise, as well as obtaining professional preparation and knowledge in the field of early childhood education and child development. 
  • Administration of Early Childhood Education
  • Applied Behavioral Analysis
  • Child Development Associate
  • Developmental Curriculum
  • Early Literacy
  • Infant Toddler Development
  • Speech-Language Pathology
ELECTIVES (12 CREDITS)
TOTAL (120 CREDITS)

FIELD EXPERIENCES

The field experiences provide students with an opportunity to perform the duties of a child development professional within an early childhood setting. The purpose of these experiences is to allow students to demonstrate their understanding of the competencies and national guidelines for early childhood professionals. Field experiences are infused into the coursework throughout the degree program.

 
CONVENIENT DELIVERY OPTIONS

Coursework in the bachelor of science in education with a concentration in child development is available for traditional students and working professionals at NSU’s Main Campus in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, completely online, and at the NSU Miami Student Educational Center in Kendall, Florida. The site-based program allows students to take classes in the evenings at a location near their homes. The online program allows international students and those who don’t live near our South Florida campuses to receive and submit coursework and interact with participants and professors via the Internet. This distance education approach allows busy professionals the option to complete their online degree in child development without having to leave their jobs or travel long distances.

 
COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS
  • Satisfactory completion of the required coursework
  • Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5
  • Completed application for degree
 
FACULTY

Faculty members for the bachelor of science in applied professional studies programs are scholars and educators from Nova Southeastern University and other major universities and institutions throughout the country. In addition many are also highly respected professional practitioners, who are carefully selected on the basis of their subject expertise, teaching abilities, and professional involvement. Most importantly, they are united in their desire to not only educate, but to inspire students to use what they learn to motivate others.

 
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