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Bachelor of Arts in Child Development

Jessup University - Rocklin Campus

USA,California

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48 Months

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CAD 36,000/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 150

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USA, California

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1939

Total Students: 1,743 +

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2121 University Ave, Rocklin, CA 95765, United States

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Bachelor of Arts in Child Development

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Child Development (BACD) program is designed to prepare students for a career in early childhood education including teaching at the Preschool, Transitional Kindergarten, Kindergarten or 1st-3rd grades, leading church education programs, serving and leading on a mission field, or coaching. Students will focus their learning on early literacy skills for children ages 4-8 years old, exploring the social sciences, natural sciences, humanities, and the arts through the lens of education and teaching. This degree also has the option to earn Early Childhood Education (ECE) units, where one can work as a preschool assistant teacher, preschool teacher, or preschool program director or work toward a Preschool to 3rd Grade Teaching Credential for the State of California (*Pending CCTC approval).

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CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Bachelor of Arts
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Jessup’s School of Education develops educational leaders who reach with compassion, teach with excellence, and learn for lifelong impact. In partnership with, and by the grace of Christ, the school develops educators for leadership and scholarship regionally, nationally, and internationally in order to make a difference in the lives of those they serve.

Please Note: This program is not yet approved for veteran educational benefits. Please contact our Veterans Services Specialist at [email protected] for more information.

56 UNITS (includes 12 units of Student Teaching)

15 WEEK SEMESTERS

ROCKLIN CAMPUS
ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Learning Outcomes

Engage and support all young children in learning.
Create and maintain an effective environment for young children’s development and learning.
Understand and organize core curriculum for young children’s learning.
Plan instruction and design developmentally appropriate learning experiences for all young children.
Assess and document young children’s development and learning.
Develop as a professional early childhood educator.
Demonstrate effective literacy and mathematics instruction for young children.
Develop dispositions that exhibit the character of Christ.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

10 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2026		Not Available
may 2025		Not Available
aug 2025		Not Available

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 150

Tuition Fee

CAD 36,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Jessup University - Rocklin Campus

CAD 16,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 70
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 95.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School.

Minimum CGPA Required: 55.00 %

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Scholarships

Type of Scholarship	Scholarship Information	Amount/ Range
William Jessup Scholar Award (Freshman) Trustees Scholar Presidential Scholar Provost Scholar University Scholar Dean Scholar Transfer Scholar Award I Transfer Scholar Award II Transfer Scholar Award III	William Jessup Scholar Award (Freshman) Criteria: First-time freshman Academic GPA of 3.80+ Demonstrated servant leadership, ingenuity, and faith in Christ Separate application and essay required by December 1st Trustees Scholar Criteria: Incoming freshman (Fall 2025) Academic GPA 4.00+ Presidential Scholar Criteria: Academic GPA 3.75–3.99 Provost Scholar Criteria: Academic GPA 3.5–3.74 University Scholar Criteria: Academic GPA 3.00–3.49 Dean Scholar Criteria: Admitted Jessup University student (no specific GPA) Transfer Scholar Award I Criteria: Transfer students with 24+ transferable units with Academic GPA 3.6+ Transfer Scholar Award II Criteria: Academic GPA 3.2–3.59 Transfer Scholar Award III Criteria: Admitted JU student (no GPA minimum listed) LINK: https://jessup.edu/admissions/financial-aid/undergraduate/	William Jessup Scholar Award (Freshman) Amount: Full tuition (replaces all other institutional aid) Trustees Scholar Amount: $14,000/year Presidential Scholar Amount: $12,000/year Provost Scholar Amount: $10,000/year University Scholar Amount: $8,000/year Dean Scholar Amount: $6,000/year Transfer Scholar Award I Amount: $10,000/year Transfer Scholar Award II Amount: $7,000/year Transfer Scholar Award III Amount: $5,000/year

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.