Bachelor in Child Development (Bachelor's)

At Point University, tuition fees are 21,150 USD per year.

Students study children’s intellectual, social, emotional, and biological development. They also study parent-child relations, parenting practices, special needs, and influences on child development.

The field is used to plan and design human services for children and families. It also applies to external support services and public policy issues.

For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 68% of applicants.

Point University traces its history to Atlanta Christian College, founded in 1937. Its mission centres on preparing students for Christ-centred service and leadership, with biblical principles informing academic and community life. The university focuses on helping students identify their purpose and enter the marketplace with confidence in their skills and faith. Students also contribute to the local community through service activities.

Academic options span associate, bachelor's, certificate and graduate study across Arts and Sciences, Biblical Studies and Ministry, Business and Leadership, and Education and Behavioral Sciences. On-campus programs include accounting, biblical studies, and counseling and human services. Online options include supply chain management, healthcare administration, certified financial planning, cybersecurity and social work. Point offers more than 25 fully online programs, designed for students who need flexible study from home or elsewhere in the world. Academic support includes one-to-one faculty guidance, customised success plans, study-skills support and time-management training.

The main campus is in West Point, Georgia, where students live and study in a Christ-centred community. Point also offers online study and the Elevate program, through which participating employees can earn an online degree tuition-free while working full time, supported by an employer partnership. Students come from 37 states and 20 countries. The university offers campus ministries, student organisations, fine arts opportunities and 13 NAIA athletic teams. Point identifies affordability as a priority, with 97% of students receiving financial aid.