Bachelor Duales myStudium Kindheitspädagogik*
*Translated: Childhood Education. Only available in German.
Support the positive development of children - through a dual study program in childhood education: With the dual myStudium at IU.
Your dual myStudium Kindheitspädagogik
Do you enjoy working with children and want to do something that improves your personal development? Then the dual degree programme in Childhood Pedagogy is the right choice for you. Among other things, you will study the relevant sciences of sociology, psychology, pedagogics, and childhood education issues. With your bachelor's degree, you will also receive the professional title of "State-recognised Childhood Educator", which is an essential prerequisite for employment at many institutions. For example, you are a sought-after expert in day-care centres, all-day schools and educational counselling.
Your study model: dual myStudium
You complete your degree programme with voluntary courses on campus or virtually via livestream - depending on how it suits your life. Mandatory online events take place every semester for the practical reflections. You will apply what you have learnt in projects and at work with your practice partner.
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Your benefits
Flexible studies
Interlocking theory and practice
AI in your studies
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Study Model
Theory: Voluntary courses on campus or virtually via livestream. Mandatory online events take place every semester for the practical reflections.
Practice: 20 hours/week with a practice partner of your choice
Your degree programme takes 7 semesters and has 210 Credit Points
STUDY LOCATIONS
VIRTUAL STUDIES
Study online at the virtual campus in live classes.
ON CAMPUS
Aachen, Augsburg, Bielefeld, Bochum, Bonn, Bremen, Erfurt, Essen, Karlsruhe, Lübeck, München, Nürnberg, Regensburg, Rostock, Würzburg
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Start of studies
For this degree programme it is possible to start 4 times a year.
Specialisations
Kinderschutz und Traumapädagogik
Beratung, Coaching & Konfliktmanagement
Ausgewählte Themen und Bereiche der Kinder- und Jugendhilfe
Kultur- und Medienarbeit im schulischen und außerschulischen Kontext
Sexualität und sexualisierte Gewalt in der Sozialen Arbeit
Heilpädagogik im Kindes- und Jugendalter
Kultur- und Medienpädagogik & digitale Bildung
Leitung in sozialen Einrichtungen
Frühkindliche Bildung aus internationaler und sozialräumlicher Perspektive
Gesundheitspädagogik in der Frühpädagogik
Arbeiten mit Familien
DEGREE, ACCREDITATION AND RECOGNITION
Degree: B.A.
System Accredited. IU is state-recognized and system-accredited by FIBAA. All degree programs are individually accredited and thus bear the seal of the Accreditation Council.
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What awaits you in the dual study programme Kindheitspädagogik
How can parents be supported in developing their relationship and parenting skills? How do you promote early childhood education processes? With the dual degree programme in Childhood Pedagogy, we optimally prepare you for questions regarding the upbringing, education and care of children:
You will gain solid basic knowledge in the relevant part of sociology, social law, psychology and education.
You will deal with concrete questions in the field of childhood education.
You will acquire comprehensive competencies such as research methods.
You will develop pedagogical reflection and action skills, including supervision, peer consulting and coaching.
Exemplary curriculum: The order of the modules may vary depending on the start of the programme.
Your Specialisations
Your dual study programme in Kindheitspädagogik offers you many perspectives. You can prepare yourself even more specifically for your dream job.
Kinderschutz und Traumapädagogik
Beratung, Coaching & Konfliktmanagement
Ausgewählte Themen und Bereiche der Kinder- und Jugendhilfe
Kultur- und Medienarbeit im schulischen und außerschulischen Kontext
Sexualität und sexualisierte Gewalt in der Sozialen Arbeit
Heilpädagogik im Kindes- und Jugendalter
Kultur- und Medienpädagogik & digitale Bildung
Leitung in sozialen Einrichtungen
Frühkindliche Bildung aus internationaler und sozialräumlicher Perspektive
Gesundheitspädagogik in der Frühpädagogik
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New: AI-Electives!
With our optional AI elective modules, you will learn everything you need to know about artificial intelligence during your studies and make yourself indispensable on the job market!
Learn everything from the basics of AI systems to prompting techniques*
We will discuss real use cases that you may encounter in your day-to-day work
Take the modules independently of your degree programme and still collect valuable ECTS Points
Become a specialist of the future! We are one of the first universities to offer you the best conditions on the labour market
*You can find more information on course content in the module handbook
Dual study programme Kindheitspädagogik: Your career prospects
Childhood Paedagogy is a new, fast-growing field - the demand for academically trained childhood pedagogues is correspondingly high. Your areas of employment are diverse. For example, you are in demand as qualified personnel in daycare centres, crèches, all-day schools, and counselling facilities.
With your bachelor's degree and state recognition as a Childhood Educator, you will work, for example...
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Do you still have questions?
Our free student advisory service has all the answers for you! We take the time to advise you individually and without obligation.
Shortening your period of study: Skip individual modules or whole semesters!
Save on tuition fees: You’ll save €30 for every recognised ECTS point
Even before you apply for an online study programme, we’ll gladly check whether we can take your previous achievements into account: 100% online, no strings attached. Simply fill in our online recognition form.
Send an email to study@iu.org to find out which previous achievements you can get recognised. Make sure you send your application before the end of your 1-month trial. You can get your previous achievements recognised during your studies. However, we can no longer grant you a cost reduction after the end of the trial month.
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