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Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- Knoxville, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Two-year diploma preparing students to work with young children, Families and communities.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate concepts and methods in Early Childhood Education to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Four semesters of child development
- Observation and documentation. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Early Childhood Educator
- Special Needs Educator
- Infant Toddler Educator (certification routes)
Curriculum
- Four semesters of child development
- Observation and documentation
- Guiding and caring
- Health and nutrition
- Infant-toddler care
- Working with families
- Inclusive practice and administration
- Each paired with a practicum (Practicum I to IV). A pass in all practicums and 70% in each course are required.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Completed or completing secondary school with an official transcript
- Diploma or certificate (certified English translation). UT weights a core GPA on a 4.0 scale from 16 core courses
- No minimum published for international applicants. ACT or SAT is required for Architecture and Design
- Nursing
- Music and Engineering
- Applicants with prior college work apply as transfer students.
Accepted academic background
Completed or completing secondary school, Official transcript, Diploma or certificate from the issuing school (certified English translation), ACT or SAT required for Architecture and Design, Nursing, Music and Engineering (incl. Computer Science), Applicants with prior college work apply as transfer students
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 79 (tests before 2026-01-21) or 4 (new scale
- IELTS tests after 2026-01-21)
- Duolingo IELTS 6.5
- PTE Academic Duolingo 110
- Cambridge PTE Academic 53
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results
- Applicable Standardized Test Results
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload academic records and the required supporting admission documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $34,478 - $40,526, $37,502 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Knoxville |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Full-time,Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Eligible incoming international first-year students can be considered for the International Volunteer Scholarship (3,000 to 18,000 USD yearly) or the Global Ambassador Scholarship (10,000 to 15,000 USD yearly), subject to GPA, test-score and scholarship-specific terms. 2026-27 amounts; future awards may differ. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
5 Jan 2027
52 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 5 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $34,478 - $40,526, $37,502 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The estimated living cost is $23,937 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 79 (tests before 2026-01-21) or 4 (new scale, IELTS tests after 2026-01-21), Duolingo IELTS 6.5, PTE Academic Duolingo 110, Cambridge PTE Academic 53, IELTS 6.5.