Childhood Education, Bachelor of Arts

These are the requirements for the Bachelor in Childhood Education

With your Bachelor's degree in Child Pedagogy, you can work, for example, in the field of education and upbringing of children or in the context of leading and managing facilities.

You can be admitted to the dual study program at the IU International University if you present either a high school diploma (general university entrance qualification), a technical college entrance qualification, or a subject-specific university entrance qualification.

In addition, you can study childhood education without a high school diploma. For the dual study program without a high school diploma, you need to have completed an advanced training course, such as a state-certified business administrator, or have a master craftsman's certificate. Alternatively, you have completed a vocational training and have worked full-time for at least 3 years after this training.

These are the study contents in the Dual Study Programme in Child Pedagogy

This Bachelor's degree at IU comprises about 40 modules, which you will take and complete over 7 semesters of regular study time. Each module is worth 5-10 credits (ECTS) and concludes with an examination task such as a research paper or an exam. Overall, you will accumulate 210 credits from module to module and from semester to semester.

The typical course schedule for full-time studies in Child Pedagogy looks as follows:

• 1st Semester: Early Childhood Development, Introduction to Academic Work in Pedagogy and Social Work, Reflecting Practice 1: Child Pedagogy, Pedagogy: Historical, Conceptual, and Terminological Foundations, Introduction to Childhood Pedagogy, Practice Project: Self-reflection, Personal Development, and Professionalization
• 2nd Semester: Social Conditions of Pedagogy, Pedagogical Relationships and Professionalism, Reflecting Practice 2: Child Pedagogy, Psychological and Neurobiological Foundations, Social Law, Practice Project: Exploring Fields of Work and Networking in Social and Pedagogical Contexts
• 3rd Semester: Sociology, Methodological Competences in Child Pedagogy, Reflecting Practice 3: Child Pedagogy, Inclusion, Social Inequality and Diversity, Practice Project: Didactic and Methodological Skills in Child Pedagogy
• 4th Semester: Child Protection in Cases of Abuse and Neglect, Educational Areas and their Didactics, Reflecting Practice 4: Child Pedagogy, Quantitative Research Methods, Social History, Philosophy, Ethics, Practice Project: Counselling and Communication in Social and Pedagogical Fields
• 5th Semester: Perspectives on the (Trans-)Migration Society, Quality Management in Social Work, Reflecting Practice 5: Child Pedagogy, Health Promotion and Prevention in Child Pedagogy, Intercultural and Ethical Skills, Practice Project: Digital Tools and AI for Pedagogical and Social Professions
• 6th Semester: Qualitative Research Methods, Socioeconomics and Social Economy, Reflecting Practice 6: Child Pedagogy, Elective Area A, Practice Project: Educational and Partnership Development
• 7th Semester: Elective Area B, Elective Area C, Bachelor Thesis

What makes the Bachelor's programme in Child Pedagogy at IU special are the numerous opportunities to deepen your knowledge in elective areas based on personal interests and professional fields.

You can choose your specialisation from a variety of elective modules and these exciting specialisations: Child Protection and Trauma Pedagogy, Counselling, Coaching, and Conflict Management, Selected Topics and Areas of Child and Youth Welfare, Cultural and Media Work in School and Extracurricular Contexts, Sexuality and Sexual Violence in Social Work, Special Education in Childhood and Adolescence, Cultural and Media Pedagogy & Digital Education, Management in Social Facilities, Early Childhood Education from an International and Socio-spatial Perspective, Health Education in Early Childhood Education.

Finding Your Practical Partner in the Dual Study Programme

On request, you can complete a free application training with IU International University.

Having the right practical partner is crucial for a successful Dual Study Programme in Child Pedagogy. With a network of over 15,000 practical partners nationwide, IU International University assists you in finding a suitable practical partner.

Here's how you can find your practical partner for the Dual Study Programme in Child Pedagogy at IU:

1. You apply online via the IU website. With your application, you submit your documents such as a CV and your latest transcript.
2. You participate in an online info session via the IU application portal. During the info session, the student advisory service will explain everything about the Dual Study Programme, admission, and finding a practical partner.
3. If desired, you can complete a free applicant training that prepares you for applications in potential companies.
4. Together with you, the student advisory service will assist in finding the right practical partner. The university will either connect you with a company from its extensive network or reach out to your desired company.

Cities Offering the Child Pedagogy Degree Programme

With over 30 study locations throughout Germany, IU International University offers the Dual Study Programme in all disciplines across Germany.

Currently, the Dual Study Programme in Child Pedagogy is offered by the university in cities like Aachen, Augsburg, Berlin, Bielefeld, Bochum, Bonn, Braunschweig, Bremen, Dortmund, Dresden, Duisburg, Düsseldorf, Essen, Frankfurt, Freiburg, Hamburg, Hanover, Karlsruhe, Cologne, Leipzig, Lübeck, Mainz, Mannheim, Munich, Münster, Nuremberg, Ravensburg, Regensburg, Rostock, Stuttgart, and Ulm.

On campus, you can attend lectures and seminars. In the lounge area, you can interact with your peers. Depending on the city, you may also have access to the canteens, cafeterias, and libraries of other universities — such as in Berlin.

By the way, depending on the location, your studies will take place either in the Dual Study Programme or in the Dual myStudy Programme. Both models offer interactive learning materials and many other benefits. In the Dual Study Programme, you attend classes two days a week on campus or virtually. In IU's Dual myStudy Programme, you can also use IU's learning AI and enhance your knowledge through regular accompanying events.

Studying Child Pedagogy at IU's Virtual Campus

At the Virtual Campus, you learn digitally and with maximum flexibility in small study groups.

If there is no IU campus near you or if you prefer to learn flexibly and digitally, you can also enrol at IU's Virtual Campus.

At the Virtual Campus, you can complete your Child Pedagogy lectures, for instance, through regular video conferences with your peers and lecturers.

Through IU's myCampus learning platform, you will have access to study materials and the virtual library. Using IU's LearnApp, you can work through your study materials digitally on a tablet, for example.