Bachelor in Child Development (Bachelor's)

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Graduates are qualified to work in early learning and child care settings. The programme focuses on child growth across emotional, cognitive, and social domains from birth to adolescence. Students study developmental psychology, early literacy, inclusive practices, and support for children with special needs. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning and practical application in diverse educational environments.

Focus areas include developmental psychology, early literacy foundations, developmentally appropriate practices, inclusive classrooms, culturally diverse children, children with special needs.

The programme requires 121 credits total, distributed across foundational courses, specialized child development topics, and practical learning experiences. Coursework includes quantitative reasoning, social services, and applied training in early learning settings.

Graduates enter roles such as early learning teacher, special education paraprofessional, or early learning program director.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Submission of official transcripts and a completed application form is necessary.

The programme totals about 121 credit hours. On-campus with hybrid/hyflex and online (Sync and Async) options; full-time and part-time study available; typical duration is four years. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 96% of applicants.

Manor College’s history is connected to the Ukrainian-American community and the Sisters of Saint Basil the Great. That heritage continues in a Catholic institution that welcomes people of all faiths and backgrounds. The college describes its community as close-knit, with students often knowing one another and faculty and staff offering personal support.

Academic areas represented at Manor include Sports Management, Child Development, Practical Nursing, Psychology, and Veterinary Technology. Students can pursue associate’s and bachelor’s degrees, transfer from previous study, or take individual classes and other forms of additional education. Faculty and staff provide counseling, career guidance, and transfer advice alongside academic support.

The 35-acre campus is in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, just outside Philadelphia. Students may live on campus or commute, and classes are available on campus and online. Campus facilities include a library, classrooms equipped with computers and smartboards, residence halls, a gym, soccer fields, and volleyball courts. Student life includes clubs, extracurricular activities, Student Senate, athletics, Campus Ministry, counseling, health services, resident life, and student engagement. International students are included among Manor’s admission pathways. The college uses rolling admissions and processes applications throughout the year in the order received. Applicants should review program-specific requirements, as some courses may require additional qualifications, and housing applications have a July 1 deadline.