If you’ve always had a passion for working with young children from birth – age five, then the Bachelor of Science in Children and Families is for you.
Learn
You will take classes on the development of young children, how to plan appropriate learning experiences, and the importance of developing strong relationships with young children and their families to best serve their needs. Students will complete two practicum experiences at the EMU Children’s Institute.
Opportunities
Graduates can be a lead teacher in a Great Start Readiness Program, a Head Start, or any other private or public program serving children from birth – age five. They can also serve as a program administrator or work in an agency that advocates on behalf of children and families.
September 2025
College of Education
310 Porter Building,
YPSILANTI,
Michigan,
48197, United States
EMU admits students on a sliding scale based primarily on a combination of high school grade point average. If you have a high GPA, you may be admitted even if your test score is below our average. If you have a high test score, you may be admitted with a lower-than-average GPA.
The average student coming to EMU directly from high school has a GPA of 3.28
Full admission minimum test scores can be found below:
TOEFL: 61 iBT
IELTS: 6.0
Pearson English Language Test (PTE): 44
Application Deadline:
Fall: July 1; Winter: November 1
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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