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Human Development and Learning, (B.S.Ed.)

USA

What will I learn?

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)

Choose One:

ENGL 2201 - Literary Heritage Credit Hours: (3)

ENGL 2202 - Lit Heritage: African-American Credit Hours: (3)

Choose One:

MUS 1030 - Introduction to Music Credit Hours: (3)

THEA 1030 - Intro to Theatre Credit Hours: (3)

Choose One:

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)

Choose One:

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)

Choose One:

HIST 1110 - World History to 1500 Credit Hours: (3)

HIST 1120 - World History since 1500 Credit Hours: (3)

Social/Behavioral Sciences (6 hours)

Choose One:

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)

Which department am I in?

College of Education

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
$13,962.00 (11,78,029) per year
USD $13,962 For 18 credit hours. This fee is for 2023/2024 and may subject to change.

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

September 2025

Venue

College of Education

215 Ball Hall,

MEMPHIS,

Tennessee,

38152, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

All students, both freshmen and transfer, must apply online for admission as an undergraduate student.

  • Freshman admission is competitive and based upon a comprehensive review of the student’s academic record. The primary factors include the high school/secondary grade point average and demonstrated English proficiency.
  • Transfer admission is competitive and based upon the cumulative grade point average of all previously attended colleges/universities (international and domestic) and must be at least a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale for consideration. Demonstrated English proficiency is also required of all international applicants.

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:

  • TOEFL - 61 on the internet-based test or 500 on the paper/pencil test
  • IELTS - 6
  • PTE - 50
  • DUOLINGO - 95

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of Memphis

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.

  • Affordable cost-of-living in vibrant city of Memphis
  • Excellent research credentials
  • Diverse international community of students
  • Scholarships and bursaries available

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