This Bachelor of Arts program in Childhood Education (B.A.) prepares you for professional work with children aged 0 to 10 years. It focuses on their upbringing, well-being, rights, and educational needs. The program emphasizes academic qualification to analyze, shape, and develop pedagogical and organizational structures, potentially leading to management roles, evaluation projects, and further training of pedagogical professionals. A significant portion of the curriculum includes practical experience to ensure graduates can plan, implement, and reflect on learning and educational processes with a focus on inclusive participation.
The curriculum is structured over 7 semesters, totaling 210 ECTS credits, with a strong emphasis on practical application and theoretical knowledge in childhood education.
Graduates are qualified to work with children and can analyze, shape, and develop pedagogical and organizational structures. This can lead to leadership roles, involvement in evaluation projects, and facilitating further training for pedagogical professionals.
Admission is open to all individuals with a Hessian university entrance qualification, regardless of nationality or religion. The university uses an internal selection process; details are available on the Admissions Office website.
The program is tuition-free for all students.
The program includes state recognition, automatically granting graduates the title 'Gütesiegel' for pedagogical professionals.
The Childhood Education (B.A.) program is tuition-free for all students, both domestic and international. There are no tuition fees for this program at Evangelische Fachhochschule Darmstadt.
The program has a duration of 7 semesters, totaling 210 ECTS credits. It also includes 1860 hours of practical experience.
Applicants need a valid Hochschulzugangsberechtigung (HZB) recognized in Hessen. There is no Numerus Clausus (NC), but an internal selection process is used.
Graduates are qualified to work as Childhood Educators and Pedagogical Professionals. They can also pursue management roles in educational institutions, engage in evaluation projects, or facilitate professional development for other educators.
The application period starts on May 1st and closes on July 15th for a program start in the Winter Semester (October 1st).