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The undergraduate early childhood program equips students with skills to support young children and families. Its diverse curriculum covers core topics in early childhood education and development. Students can select specialized tracks matching their professional goals. The Foundations of Education path readies learners for MEd/initial licensure programs in early childhood or elementary education. Alternatively, the Individualized Studies option prepares graduates for roles in non-licensure environments like daycare centers, private schools, youth programs, or nonprofits, while also providing a foundation for advanced degrees or careers benefiting from child development expertise.
Student are required to have a high school graduation
A GPA above 2.0 is preferred for the following: 2.50 already admitted to the degree-granting college; 2.50 transferring from another University of Minnesota college; 2.50 transferring from outside the University
English Language Proficiency Requirements: TOEFL iBT – 79; IELTS Academic – 6.5; Pearson Test of Academic English (PTE Academic) – 59; Cambridge Assessment English (CAE) C1 Advanced – 180.
Application Deadline for Fall: For freshmen international students the deadlines are November 1 (early action 1 deadline), December 1 (early action 2 deadline) and January 1 (regular deadline)