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Bachelor Kindheitspädagogik*

*Translated: Childhood Education. Only available in German.

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myStudium Kindheitspädagogik

Do you want to be a companion to children and adolescents in their development? Then study Childhood Pedagogy at our private university of applied sciences and acquire the necessary skills.

myStudium programme qualifies you for responsible tasks. Besides topics from the sciences of sociology, psychology and education, you will deal with issues from childhood education. And if you also complete two recognised internships, you will not only receive the title Bachelor of Arts, but also the title of "State-recognised Childhood Educator". The professional title is a relevant criterion for hiring you in some state and private institutions.

Your benefits

TOP-LEVEL QUALITY

IU is a state-recognised and accredited private university. The recognition confirms the high quality of both the study programmes and the teaching.

STUDY THE WAY YOU WANT

Simply decide for yourself whether you want to learn on campus or virtually. Even your degree programme you can switch quarterly!

LECTURERS FROM THE PROFESSIONAL WORLD

Our lecturers have many years of practical experience and can therefore convey their knowledge to you in a particularly practical way.
Summary

YOUR MYSTUDIUM IN SHORT

Degree, Duration & Admission

Degree: B.A., 180 ECTS credits Study

Duration: 6 Semesters

Admission: A-levels (Technical Diploma), Subject-specific higher education entrance qualification or possible without A-levels. Please find further information under Admission.

Study Model & Examinations

Regular classes led by lecturers from the field at the location or virtual campus. In addition, digital self-study to prepare for face-to-face meetings. In addition, digital self-study to prepare for attendance phases. Exams can be taken at your location or flexibly online.

Courses

2-3 days per week in the attendance phase. Practical work with your fellow students under the guidance of experienced lecturers. Days and times vary depending on location/semester.

Study Locations

Aachen, Augsburg, Berlin, Bielefeld, Bochum, Bonn, Braunschweig, Bremen, Dortmund, Dresden, Duisburg, Düsseldorf, Erfurt, Essen, Frankfurt am Main, Freiburg, Hamburg, Hannover, Karlsruhe, Köln, Leipzig, Lübeck, Mainz, Mannheim, München, Münster, Nürnberg, Regensburg, Rostock, Stuttgart, Ulm, Virtueller Campus, Würzburg

Accrediation

Study program is state recognized. AR-Seal, ZFU 1104419

Tuition Fees

419€ per month (plus 699€ graduation fee at the end of the program). All your learning and teaching material is already included in the fees.

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Study Content

This is what awaits you in your study programme Kindheitspädagogik

In the Bachelor's programme in Childhood Pedagogy, you will learn all the essentials in the areas of care, education and upbringing. You will also acquire skills and competencies in the areas of relationship building, cooperation, communication and interaction. Two recognised internships in the compulsory elective area (40 days) and as an extracurricular elective module (60 days) help you to put what you have learned into practice. And the degree qualifies you to provide expert advice and support to children, their parents or families and the relevant cooperation structures.
You study topics that are divided into so-called modules. On successful completion of these modules, your achievements are recorded as ECTS points (European Credit Transfer System). With these points, your achievements are internationally comparable and recognised.

Would you like to find out what else is waiting for you in the Bachelor's programme in Childhood Pedagogy? Then take a look at the module handbook and our study plan!

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

State recognition + recognised internship in Kindheitspädagogik

Students on the Childhood Education degree programme are awarded the title "State-recognised Childhood Educator" if they successfully complete the recognition internships in Early Childhood Education I + II. State recognition is mandatory if you want to work as a childhood educator in a state institution, such as a municipal daycare centre. In addition, many independent organisations also require state recognition for employment as a childhood educator. We therefore recommend that you complete the recognition internships and apply for state recognition.

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  • You learn in a particularly practical way in small study groups.

  • During your studies, you will be supported by study advisors and study coaches.

  • You decide whether you learn on site or on the virtual campus.

  • You receive discounts on services, subscriptions or branded articles from our partners.

  • We work with you to find the best solutions for financing your myStudium.

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Career

Your career prospects with the bachelor's degree Kindheitspädagogik

The Bachelor's degree programme offers many job opportunities, e.g. in child day care, family and social counselling, inpatient work with children and young people in socio-educational and psychiatric institutions, as well as in the field of childhood research. For many institutions, state recognition as a childhood educator is an important prerequisite for employment.

After graduating from the distance learning programme in childhood education, you can work as a ...

Klasse mit Erzieherin und Kindern
Fees
Only until 31.03.2025
Full Time
Duration 36 months

US$435

monthly

Enrol by 31.03. with code GROW25 & secure 1.444€ discount + iPad.
Additional Costs

Included services:

Classes in virtual classroom or on-campus

Use of our online campus

Test access to the myCampus learning platform directly after signing the contract

Correction of your final module exams

Teaching and learning material

Online exams

Instruction, supervision and evaluation of your bachelor thesis

Shipping costs for the study scripts (Germany, Austria and Switzerland)

Do you have open questions?

Our free student counselling service has all the answers for you! We take the time to advise you individually and without obligation.

Anerkennung

Recognition of previous achievements

Do you have vocational training or further education, work experience or have you already studied? Then have your prior learning recognised for your distance learning study programme! This will save you time and tuition fees - namely 30 euros per recognised ECTS point.

Save time & money: We value your prior achievements  

Have you completed vocational training or further education? Then have this prior learning recognised for your degree course: Use this tool to calculate which degree programme will help you graduate the fastest and effectively reduce your tuition fees.

Time saving: 30h/ECTS-Point
Cost savings: 30€/ECTS-Point
How you benefit
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Cost savings
Time saving
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Recognized ECTS
- ECTS

Do you need support with your application for recognition? We have summarized all the important information for you in our guide to recognition.

  • 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.

Online Recognition
Admission Requirements

Admission requirements

We make it possible: At IU International University you can start your desired study programme - without NC, state-recognised, with or without a general A-level!

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Frequently asked questions about the Bachelor Kindheitspädagogik

We have compiled the most important questions and answers for you here. If you still have questions, our student advisory service will be happy to help you.

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What you get for free

Information material

  • Information on study content & electives

  • Career prospects

  • Information on financing options

Awards, accreditations and certifications

IU Internationale Hochschule ist seit 1999 eine staatlich anerkannte HochschuleIU Internationale Hochschule ist vom Wissenschaftsrat akkreditiertIU Internationale Hochschule ist zugelassen für FernunterrichtIU Internationale Hochschule erhält beim StudyCheck-Award 2023 die Auszeichnung „Top Hochschule in Deutschland“