Program objective for a B.S.Ed. in Human Development and Learning are: (a) to promote child development and learning; (b) to build family and community relationships; (c) to observe, document, and assess young children and families; (d) to teach and learn, to design, implement and evaluate experiences that promote positive development and learning for all children. Successful completion of B.S.Ed. requirements with a major in Human Development and Learning will qualify a person to apply for licensure in Early Childhood Education (PreK-3).
University General Education Program (41 hours)
See Graduation from the University for the University General Education Program requirements.
Mathematics (3 hours)
MATH 1420 - Foundations of Mathematics Credit Hours: (3)
Humanities (9 hours)
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ENGL 2201 - Literary Heritage Credit Hours: (3)
ENGL 2202 - Lit Heritage: African-American Credit Hours: (3)
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MUS 1030 - Introduction to Music Credit Hours: (3)
THEA 1030 - Intro to Theatre Credit Hours: (3)
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CLAS 2481 - Mythology Credit Hours: (3)
PHIL 1101 - Intro to Philosophy Credit Hours: (3)
PHIL 1102 - Intro to Ethics Credit Hours: (3)
POLS 1101 - Intro Ancient Political Thgt Credit Hours: (3)
POLS 1102 - Intro Modern Political Thought Credit Hours: (3)
History (6 hours)
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HIST 2010 - U S to 1877 Credit Hours: (3)
HIST 2020 - The U S Since 1877 Credit Hours: (3)
HIST 2030 - Tennessee History Credit Hours: (3)
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HIST 1110 - World History to 1500 Credit Hours: (3)
HIST 1120 - World History since 1500 Credit Hours: (3)
Social/Behavioral Sciences (6 hours)
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ESCI 1301 - Survey of World Regions Credit Hours: (3)
ESCI 1401 - Intro/Cultural Geography Credit Hours: (3)
Required Course:
POLS 1030 - American Government Credit Hours: (3)
Natural Science (8 hours)
(Choose one course and applicable lab from List 1 and List 2)
List 1
BIOL 1010 - Biology of Cells Credit Hours: (3)
and
BIOL 1011 - Biology of Cells Lab Credit Hours: (1) or
BIOL 1020 - Biology of Organisms Credit Hours: (3)
and
BIOL 1021 - Biology of Organisms Lab Credit Hours: (1)
List 2
PHYS 1010 - Introductory Physics Credit Hours: (3)
PHYS 1001 - Introductory Physics Lab Credit Hours: (1)
PHYS 1020 - Survey of Astronomy I Credit Hours: (3)
PHYS 1002 - Astronomy I Laboratory Credit Hours: (1)
ESCI 1010 - Weather and Climate Credit Hours: (4)
ESCI 1020 - Landforms Credit Hours: (4)
ESCI 1040 - Physical Geology Credit Hours: (4)
ESCI 1103 - The Human Planet Credit Hours: (4)
Related Liberal Studies (8 hours):
EDPR 2111 - Development Across Lifespan Credit Hours: (3)
PETE 3604 - Teach Phys Ed/Health/K-Middle Credit Hours: (2)
ART 3411 - Art for Children Credit Hours: (3)
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September 2025
College of Education
215 Ball Hall,
MEMPHIS,
Tennessee,
38152, United States
All students, both freshmen and transfer, must apply online for admission as an undergraduate student.
Applicants should upload a copy of their unofficial international transcript or marks sheet (high school/secondary or college/university) using our secure document upload system.
All international transfer applicants must have their international documents evaluated by a US credentialing agency that holds membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
English proficiency may be satisfied two ways:
A minimum score or greater on any of the following English language tests:
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
A degree from the University of Memphis is much more than a qualification. It is a community and an experience which prepares students for success.