Childhood Education Management B.A. Distance Learning

🏫 University	Fresenius University of Applied Sciences, UAS based in Idstein (Germany) Fresenius University of Applied Sciences is one of Germany's largest private universities with campuses in Berlin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt am Main, Hamburg, Idstein, Cologne, Munich and Wiesbaden. It offers practice-oriented bachelor's and master's degree programs in the fields of chemistry & biology, business & media, health & social affairs and design, as well as training and continuing education. Studies are possible on a full-time, part-time and distance learning basis. Show all
🎓 Field of Study	Social SciencesChildhood Education
📜 Degree	Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
⏳ Duration	6 Semesters
🎯 ECTS	180 Credit Points
🌍 Language of Instruction	German
📖 Course contents	Subject-specific Foundations of Pedagogy, Professionalism and Educational Attitude, Working with the Child I, Working with Groups, Introductory Project on Self-Organised Learning, Academic Work, Life Worlds, Diversity and Inclusion, Society, Politics and Law I, Working with the Child II, Applied Work in Educational Areas, Collaboration with Parents/Families, Law II, Child and Youth Welfare in Social Work, Action and Method Competence in Client Interaction, Action and Method Competence in the Organisational Context, Introduction to Business Administration, Accounting, Controlling and Financing for Social Professions, Social Marketing and Fundraising, Quality and Conception, Empirical Social and Educational Research, Professional Field Internship, Human Resource Management for Social Professions, Leadership and Teamwork, Elective Subject, Bachelor's Thesis Show all
📚 Electives	Education International, Children and Media, Practical Project Nursery School Establishment
📍 Location	online
📅 Enrollment	Anytime
💶 Fees	from 259 € monthly from 14220 € total
🔗 More Info	https://www.hs-fresenius.de

Who is the Bachelor’s Distance Learning Programme in Early Childhood Education, Leadership and Management Suitable For?

The bachelor's degree programme in Early Childhood Education, Leadership and Management is aimed at individuals who aspire to a pedagogical career in the field of early childhood education or who specifically wish to qualify for management positions in day-care centres, pre-school institutions or related organisations. It is especially targeted at professionals such as state-recognised educators and pedagogues who want to scientifically expand their expertise, as well as career changers from related social professions with practical experience. The programme is also designed for individuals without a university entrance qualification but with relevant vocational training and professional experience who wish to obtain an academic qualification and take on management or specialist responsibilities in the education sector in the future.

Overview of Admission Requirements

The following formal possibilities apply for admission to the Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Leadership and Management at Hochschule Fresenius:

General university entrance qualification (Abitur), university of applied sciences entrance qualification (Fachabitur) or subject-specific university entrance qualification: Direct access to the programme.
Professional qualification (without Abitur):
- Completed vocational training of at least two years in a related field plus at least two years of full-time employment in the relevant professional field and passing a subject-specific university entrance examination.
- Passed master craftsman examination or equivalent advanced training (e.g. as a specialist business administrator, business manager, technician) with at least 400 hours of instruction and university entrance examination.
- Persons with a secondary school leaving certificate and three years of vocational training (grade of at least 2.5 according to final certificate) can start with a study agreement and must successfully complete a specified number of ECTS credits in the first semesters.
Recognition of prior learning: Holders of a state-recognised educator qualification can have up to 60 ECTS credits credited and enter directly into the third (full-time) or fourth semester (part-time).

The course is free of admission restrictions (NC) and entry is possible monthly.

In addition, you should bring the following personal requirements:

Interest in educational processes, early childhood development and social issues in the context of diversity and inclusion
Experience or curiosity about working with children, parents and professional colleagues
Communication skills and empathy in dealing with children, families and teams
Organisational talent and willingness to take on leadership tasks
Independence and motivation for self-directed learning in distance learning
Analytical skills to link educational and business management content

Detailed Study Contents

In the Bachelor's degree programme in Early Childhood Education, Leadership and Management (B.A.) at Hochschule Fresenius, you will engage with all relevant topics for working and leading in the field of early childhood education. You will acquire basic knowledge of pedagogy, sociology, psychology, and legal foundations for working with children, parents, and teams. The main focuses of the programme are:

Subject-specific fundamentals of pedagogy
Development of a professional pedagogical attitude
Promotion and support of child development and educational processes
Work with groups and group dynamics
Diversity, inclusion, children’s living environments
Societal, political and legal framework conditions
Applied work in various educational fields
Cooperation and communication with parents and families
Insights into child and youth welfare in social work
Action and method competence in dealing with clients as well as in an organisational context
Foundations of business administration, accounting, controlling and financing for social professions
Social marketing and fundraising
Quality management and development of concepts
Empirical social and educational research
Personnel management, personnel leadership and teamwork in social institutions

For individual specialisation, the elective modules "International Education", "Children and Media" as well as the "Practical Project: Daycare Centre Founding" are available. The theoretical content is complemented by a work placement, which ensures practical experience in a relevant institution. The programme concludes with the Bachelor's thesis.

Study Organisation: How your distance learning programme is structured

The programme is designed as a flexible distance learning course and normally lasts 6 to 12 semesters, depending on the chosen study model and your individual learning pace. You organise your learning independently via a central online learning platform. At the start of your studies, you choose one of several time models (for example 36, 48 or 72 months), but you can start flexibly on the 1st of any month.

Start of studies: possible at any time at the beginning of a month
Teaching format: pure distance learning with digital study materials, online lectures and seminars
Examination formats: written exams, papers, presentations, digital assessments (often without presence on site)
Practical component: integrated 100-day work placement (recommended in the fifth semester)
Elective area: individual profile formation through specialisation
Acquisition of additional certificates: international online offers (ASU® Masterclasses in English) can be incorporated

Depending on your prior education, you can have already acquired competencies (e.g. a recognised childcare training) credited towards your studies – in this case, the study period is significantly shortened. The distance learning programme offers you maximum flexibility with full support from study coaches and academic instructors.

Career Prospects & Employment Opportunities after Graduation

With the Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Leadership and Management, you prepare for the leadership of educational institutions and the assumption of responsible roles in the education sector. Typical professional fields include:

Management and leadership of day care centres, after-school care centres or other early childhood education institutions
Educational specialist in educational and care facilities
Management tasks in socio-educational and social institutions
Consulting, specialist consulting and quality management for educational providers
Work in child and youth welfare, with providers or specialist authorities
Teaching activities at vocational colleges (e.g. for social pedagogy)

Additionally, the elective modules qualify you for specialised activities, for example in the international education sector, media pedagogy, or in founding your own educational projects (e.g. day care centre leadership and management). By completing the work placement, you can also obtain the title "state-recognised early childhood educator" ("staatlich anerkannte Kindheitspädagogin" or "staatlich anerkannter Kindheitspädagoge"). The study programme also prepares you for further Master's degree programmes in the educational or social sciences field.

Study Location: Learn flexibly from anywhere

The entire programme is organised as distance learning and can be completed fully location-independently. You use a central online platform for your learning management, work on all learning modules digitally and participate in online events. Hochschule Fresenius provides individual support through study coaches as well as access to online libraries, e-books and digital learning materials.

If attendance is required for certain assessments, these are organised as flexibly as possible and close to your place of residence. The placement is completed in an institution of your choice either domestically or abroad. Networking with fellow students takes place via the online campus system.

Costs and Financing

Tuition fees for the distance learning programme in Childhood Education, Leadership and Management at Hochschule Fresenius start from 259 euros per month. The university offers several flexible time models to choose from – shorter study durations come with higher monthly instalments, while longer durations reduce them accordingly.

The tuition fees include:

All digital study materials, e-books and scripts
Access to the online library and learning platform
Personal support from study coaches and lecturers
Examination fees for online exams
International certificates and masterclasses from Arizona State University (ASU®)

Various financing options are available to support your studies:

BAföG – available for distance learning under certain conditions
KfW student loan or the German government's education loan
Scholarships, e.g. the Deutschlandstipendium or university-internal programmes
Employer sponsorship as part of professional development
Tax deductibility – tuition fees may be claimed as income-related expenses or special expenses under certain conditions

Hochschule Fresenius regularly offers promotional discounts that can further reduce the monthly fees. The student advisory service is happy to inform you about current offers and individual financing options.

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