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ACCEPTANCE RATE

84.03%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

88%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

19:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

2

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$12,306

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Child Development Degree

The child development program at University of New Hampshire prepares students for careers in child care centers, special needs programs, in home care, family child care, school age care, preschools, and recreational programs. The program focuses on the intellectual, social, emotional, and biological development of children and the planning and design of human services. Program courses include: parent-child relations, parenting practices, special needs of children, parental and environmental influences on child development, external support services, and public policy issues. Get more details below including other New Hampshire colleges that offer child development degrees.

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University of New Hampshire

153 Lowell Rd, Hudson, NH

University of New Hampshire is a public institution that has many degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Durham, NH, in a predominantly suburban area. As a land grant institution this school is among larger public institutions in the state of New Hampshire. Enrollment at University of New Hampshire is nearly fifteen thousand annually.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs UNH offers:

  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Psychology
  • English Language And Literature
  • Communications And Journalism

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Most students at University of New Hampshire scored in a range of 1000 - 1200 on the SAT. Roughly 70 percent of all students that applied were accepted at University of New Hampshire, with 23 percent of those accepted choosing to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at admissions.unh.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay nearly $17,000, while out-of-state residents pay $31,000 per year. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is around $6,400. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The UNH "Wildcats" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Sports available:

  • Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
  • Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
  • Field Hockey (NCAA Division I-AA)
  • Football (NCAA Division I-AA)

Students who wish to get more about UNH can take a look at their website at www.unh.edu.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Child Development program at University of New Hampshire, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Farm and Home Management Advisors

Description

Advise, instruct, and assist individuals and families engaged in agriculture, agricultural-related processes, or home economics activities. Demonstrate procedures and apply research findings to solve problems; and instruct and train in product development, sales, and the use of machinery and equipment to promote general welfare. Includes county agricultural agents, feed and farm management advisors, home economists, and extension service advisors.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the applicants University of New Hampshire accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and recent graduates, University of New Hampshire may offer services to students like those listed below:

  • Online classes
  • Classes offered on nights and weekends
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Employing students to lower education costs
  • Assisting students to find work
  • Day care for children

Intercollegiate Athletics

University of New Hampshire is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division I-FCS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Basketball (America East)
  • Track and Field (America East)
  • Field Hockey
  • Football (Colonial Athletic Association)
  • Gymnastics
  • Ice Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Skiing
  • Soccer
  • Swimming and Diving
  • Volleyball