2+2 BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT

Students transferring into WVU P who have completed an AAS in Child Development or related degree from an approved accredited college, may apply for admission to the BAS in Child Development without taking additional courses.  Students who have completed the AAS in Child Development may apply to admission to the BAS Child Development Program.  Application forms are available in the office of the Education Division. This degree does not lead to a teaching license.

• Graduation Requirements:

  • Monitor program progress through My Degree to remain on graduation pathway.
  • Student must hold at least a 2.0 grade point average (GPA).
  • Complete all program (CDEV and EDUC) coursework with a C or better.
  • A file for each Child Development student will be maintained in the Education Office with all required
    documentation. When items are missing or need to be updated, the student must submit them by a date
    designated in a letter to the student in accordance with the Admission Policy. Failure to resolve issues by
    the deadline will result in removal from the program.
  • Student must uphold the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct. Failure to adhere to the code may result in dismissal from the program. To access code use the following link:
    www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/image/public_policy/Ethics%20position%20Statement2011_09202013 update.pdf.
  • Complete at least 30 credit hours at WVU Parkersburg.
  • Complete application for graduation and file application in OLSIS prior to stated deadline.