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Bachelor of Psychology - Child Psychology

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Psychology degree with four concentrations, Available as BA or BS.

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

Develop academic knowledge of Psychology (B.S.) - Child Psychology
Strengthen research and critical-thinking skills
And apply relevant subject concepts to course assessments and practical examples.

Career outcomes

Career or employment counselor
Caseworker
Market research analyst
Employee relations specialist
Health care facility administrator
Substance abuse counselor
Volunteer coordinator
Occupational analyst
Public relations representative
Social services aide

Curriculum

Examines why people think
Feel and act as they do
Including personality
Social behaviour and emotion. Four concentrations are offered: Child Psychology
Clinical Psychological Sciences
General Psychology and Health Professions
As either a BA or a BS. Requirements are set out in the catalogue. This row covers the Child Psychology concentration.

Entry requirements

Academic

First-time freshmen: official secondary school transcripts with a minimum 2.3 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Transfer applicants: minimum 1.4 to 2.0 GPA depending on credits earned
With transcripts from every post-secondary institution. English proficiency scores are required for applicants from certain countries.

Minimum GPA

2.3

Accepted academic background

Secondary school transcripts (first-time freshman) with minimum 2.3 GPA on a 4.0 scale, Transfer applicants 1.4-2.0 GPA by credits earned, Transcripts from every post-secondary institution.

Language tests

IELTS 5.5
TOEFL iBT 61
Duolingo 95
PTE Academic 43

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Proof of Identity
English Language Evidence (if applicable).

How to apply

Check the entry requirements and deadline: fall applications due July 1 and spring November 1. Apply through the institution's online admissions process and pay the 35 USD application fee. Have official transcripts with English translations sent directly by each school
Plus English test scores if required for your country. Request the I-20 by July 15 for fall or November 15 for spring. Contact International Enrollment and Services for visa and arrival steps.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$31,223 USD
Application fee	$35 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Johnson City
Faculty or school	Phil and Martha Bachman College of Arts and Sciences
Department	Department of Psychology (B.S.) - Child Psychology
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
7 Jan 2027
55 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
7 Jan 2027
55 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.