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Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

University of North Alabama

  • Florence, United States
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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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 year): 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

  • Official high school diploma and transcripts (notarised or attested)
  • passport copy
  • English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 61
  • IELTS 5.5
  • PTE 46
  • Duolingo 90) and funding documents for the I-20; ACT/SAT not required for international students.

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

Official high school diploma and transcripts (notarised or attested); at least 13 high school units (English 4, maths 2, social science 3, natural science 2, other 2); ACT/SAT not required for international students; funding documents for I-20

Language tests

  • TOEFL iBT 61
  • IELTS 5.5
  • TOEIC 600
  • PTE Academic 46
  • Duolingo 90

Documents you’ll need

  • Passport Copy
  • High School Diploma
  • High School Transcripts
  • Student Funding and Sponsorship Form
  • Bank Statements

How to apply

  1. Check the entry requirements. Apply online and pay the non-refundable 35 USD application fee (no waivers). Upload passport copy
  2. notarised or attested high school diploma and transcripts
  3. English test score (or take UNA's Academic English Program) and the funding form with bank letters. UNA issues the Form I-20 or DS-2019 once funds are shown. Apply for the student visa with the I-20.

Other costs

Tuition per year$26,547 USD
Application fee$35 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusMain campus, Florence
Faculty or schoolCollege of Education and Human Sciences
DepartmentTeaching, Learning, and Leadership
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study pace_
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteInternational undergraduate recruitment scholarships may be available to newly admitted eligible students. University guidance lists an award of 10000 USD for the first year with continued eligibility tied to academic performance; campus enrollment conditions apply.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    1 Jun 2027

    199 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.