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Early Childhood and Family Advocacy Comprehensive, B.S.

The Early Childhood and Family Advocacy degree is a dual program created through UNK's Family Science and Early Childhood Education programs. This major has been designed to address the emerging need in Nebraska, and nationwide, for professionals trained to work with children and families within formal public agency program, private childcare and early childhood education centers.

While early childhood education programs are plentiful and degrees are adequate to prepare preschool teachers, there are few programs that prepare Early Childhood Family Advocates—those within educational settings working with families and children in non-teaching positions. Family Advocates provide comprehensive educational and case management services to children and their families.

Requirements for employment in this area have been increasing, with more and more employers looking for candidates with formal training, creating a need for the unique qualifications offered by this program.

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

We are excited that you are considering joining the UNK team! At UNK you will find that the members of the team are professional, caring, dedicated individuals. It is easy to get to know the members of the campus community and there are abundant opportunities for interacting with students and others in the Kearney community. UNK prides itself on being an employer where individuals can grow professionally and personally. We look forward to meeting you!

Please note: Student worker positions are only available to students who are enrolled, regularly attending classes at, and working for the university as a form of merit-based student financial assistance provided through the university. Employment in student worker positions will not be covered by any program of unemployment insurance.

The University of Nebraska at Kearney is responsive to University issues which support a diverse work and academic environment. The University of Nebraska at Kearney does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital stats, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. This policy is applicable to all University administered programs including educational programs, financial aid, admission policies and employment policies. UNK is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity employer. Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The University affirms a policy of equal educational and employment opportunities, affirmative action in employment and nondiscrimination in providing services to the public. University employees, students and others associated with the University who have not received the benefits of these policies, are encouraged to contact the Chief Compliance Officer/ADA Coordinator.

PSW Opportunity

2 Years PSW

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Admission Requirements

The following outlines UNK admissions requirements for first-time entering freshmen and transfer students. The requirements do not pertain to international applicants, readmissions and non-degree students.

Assured Admission

In addition to graduation from an accredited high school, or equivalent, all students seeking entry to the University must have successfully completed a core of selected high school courses spread over a number of disciplines. Additionally, students are required to meet performance criteria by ranking in the top half of their graduating high school class OR must meet certain performance criteria, based on scores from ACT or SAT national examinations. The entrance requirements incorporate a process for admitting students who do not meet one or more of the admission criteria, yet show promise of academic success.

4. English Proficiency Requirement: Official scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or Duolingo are accepted for English proficiency. Applicants whose native language is English or that have a baccalaureate or other advanced degree from a U.S. college or university are exempt from the English proficiency requirement. Minimum scores for admission to graduate studies for the TOEFL paper-based (pBT) is 550, the TOEFL internet based (iBT) is 79, IELTS is 6.5, and Duolingo is 110. Language proficiency scores are valid for two (2) years from the test date.

University of Nebraska Kearney

Kearney , Nebraska ,United States