Early Childhood Care and Education B.S.
Emphasizing childhood care and education from birth through age five, the Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Care and Education from University of Houston-Clear Lake will provide you with knowledge and field experiences you'll need to become a leader in early childhood care.
Setting the Table for Success
A child's early years are key in all levels of development including social, emotional, language and cognitive abilities. With a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Care and Education from UHCL, you can learn the best methods to prepare a child for success in elementary school. Your courses will focus on infants, toddlers, math, science, literacy, cultural awareness, special needs and other crucial topics that will help you play a critical role in a child's early education.
Intakes
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- Aug
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
We provide various services to students and alumni including:
- Career Exploration and Career Counseling
- Resume and Cover Letter Assistance
- Mock Interviews
- Career Networking Events, Job Fairs and Workshops
- On-Campus Interviews
- Clothing for interviews and other job-related events via the Career Closet
- Jobs4Hawks Resources
Career Services Can Partner with Faculty and Staff
Faculty members can request a classroom presentation from one of our career counselors. Topics include writing effective cover letters and resumes, interviewing skills, and career assessments such as StrengthFinder test, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and the Strong Interest Inventory.
Career Services can also coordinate with alumni and industry professionals in order to facilitate a classroom visit. These visits can range from employer-led lectures to discussions on current industry trends and professional development tips.
PSW Opportunity
3 Years PSW
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
If you were born or educated in a country where English is not the native language, you must demonstrate English proficiency prior to admission. You can meet this requirement by taking the paper or internet TOEFL exam, Intensive English Language Test (IELTS) exam, Pearson Test of English (PTE) or by successfully completing the ELS Intensive English Language program.
Your minimum scores must be:
550 on the paper-based TOEFL exam;
79 on the TOEFL (iBT) exam;
6.0 on the IELTS exam, 53 on the PTE exam; or,
You can successfully complete level 112 in the ELS Intensive English Language program.
SAT/ACT Scores
Your official SAT or ACT scores should be sent to the Office of International Admissions & Programs directly from the testing agency. UHCL’s SAT code is 6916. UHCL’s ACT code is 4171.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
144008 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 75 USD
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