Programs

Early Childhood Education and Family Studies

The Bachelor of Arts program in Early Childhood Education and Family Studies at Hochschule Düsseldorf focuses on the education and care of children aged 0-14, as well as family education. This program equips you with the educational and methodological knowledge to support families in their parenting roles and to design services for both children and parents. It integrates current research findings into practical strategies and emphasizes both subject-specific knowledge and core competencies through a strong practice- and project-oriented approach. The curriculum connects theory with practice through observation, research assignments, and a supervised internship semester, preparing you to systematically observe, document, build supportive relationships with children and their caregivers, analyze social environments, and manage institutions for childhood and family education. Graduates gain the skills to actively shape educational processes and contribute to legally mandated childhood education and care in collaboration with families, fulfilling the requirements for state approval in Germany (SobAG) upon demonstrating professional and personal aptitude.