Online Bachelor of Science in Child Development
Save an estimated $800 annually. Tuition rates will remain steady for the 2022-23 academic year.
To view a cost breakdown of tuition and fees, visit our Tuition & Fees: Online Students page.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
At Point University, our online Bachelor of Science in Child Development program equips students to work with young children (birth through age 8) in a variety of settings, preparing activities and environments that foster physical, social, emotional, spiritual, and cognitive development.
Graduates of the child development program are equipped to work in preschools, camps, daycare centers, private schools, churches, non-profits, community organizations, and other settings that serve children and their families. While this program does not meet the requirements for Georgia state teacher certification, upon completion, students are eligible to apply for an Early Education Teacher Certificate (birth through pre-kindergarten) from the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
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PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Curriculum
The online bachelor in child development program’s broad curriculum provides a foundation in early child development, education, and sociocultural contexts. Listed below are some of the courses offered to students:
- Educational Foundations
- Culture and Education
- Classroom Management
- Educational Psychology
Program Length
With most courses offered entirely online*, the bachelor's degree in child development at Point University allows students to structure their own study schedule. For this reason, the program length differs depending on how many credits students choose to take per term. On average, students complete the 120 credits required for the online bachelor’s in child development degree in four years.
*The program culminates in two in-person practicum experiences.
Program Cost
All students enrolled in the bachelor’s degree in child development online program at Point University pay the same tuition rate, regardless of the state where the student resides. Already one of the most affordable choices among private colleges, Point University offers online students almost 40% off regular on-campus tuition.
Rate: $410 per credit hour*
To view a complete breakdown of tuition and fees, visit our Tuition & Fees: Online Students page.
*Tuition rate effective through summer semester 2023.
Career Opportunities
- Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
- Preschool Employee
- Community Worker
- Children’s Ministry Director
- Child Advocacy
Admission Requirements
The first step to apply for admission is to complete the free application. After you complete your application, an enrollment specialist will work with you to complete your file. Your application file for this program requires:
- Transcripts from all previously attended schools*
- Minimum 2.0 GPA**
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*If you have less than 12 transferable college credits when you apply, your official high school transcript or GED certificate is required.
**Applicants who do not meet the GPA requirement may qualify for “Probationary Admission.”
I'm entering my third year in the online program at Point University and am impressed. They have created a model that works and challenges.
- Terri B. LaGrange, online student
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ONLINE LEARNING
Point University offers the child development program in an online format. Online students engage in live synchronous classes through a course website that facilitates interaction with their instructor and classmates.