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Acquiring practical expertise in both typical and atypical growth from infancy through teenage years empowers you to positively impact children and families in need. A child development degree provides insights into how family dynamics, cultural backgrounds, and economic circumstances affect children's developmental journeys. Nova Southeastern University's Bachelor of Science in Child Development program focuses on research-backed approaches to enhance child welfare and security. We aim to foster beneficial developmental, educational, and psychological results.
Earning a child development degree prepares you for diverse career paths working directly with young people. Whether addressing developmental challenges, safeguarding children, advocating for youth rights, or pursuing educational roles, numerous professional possibilities await. You might also opt to further your studies through graduate programs in specialized areas. Hands-on learning forms a crucial component of our Child Development curriculum, offering valuable observation and clinical opportunities to learn from industry experts. While some students conduct fieldwork in childcare or school environments, those in the Child Life concentration can undertake internships as a key milestone toward becoming certified child life specialists.
If you’re planning to attend college for the first time after graduating from high school, you’re considered a freshman applicant at Nova Southeastern University.
Proof of English language proficiency with a passing score on one of the following:
TOEFL: 79 on the Internet-based test
IELTS: 6.0 or higher on the test module
Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency
Duolingo Test of English: 105 or higher
PTE Academic: Overall score of 54 or higher
iTEP Academic: Overall score of 3.9 or higher
Passing Level 4 or higher from TALK English Schools
Completion and passing of ELS Level 112 Intensive Program English for Academic Purposes
SAT verbal scores of 520 or higher or ACT English score of 20