Description

The graduate of the Department of Early Childhood Education:
1. Has advanced knowledge in the field of early childhood education and care for children of that age, while critically understanding the respective scientific theories and principles that apply during the practice of the profession.
2. Is capable of using the knowledge about the development of skills and has the ability of developing the necessary arguments in order to resolve composite problems in the practical field of the early childhood educator.
3. Is able to gather and interpret elements concerning the moral, social, and scientific issues related to Early Childhood Care and Education.
4. Is capable of managing composite technical or professional activities by undertaking the responsibility in order to take decisions at a level of professional activities or provision of consulting and educational services related to early childhood education.
5. Is capable of developing the skills required in order to acquire knowledge and further his/her studies with significant autonomy.
6. Is capable and/or understands, interprets, applies critical thinking, and transmits knowledge regarding a wide range of issues relevant to the field of preschool care and education, depending on the academic or professional requirements and the needs of society, economy, and of the labour market.

Relation to Employment

The Degree in Early Childhood Education of Technological Education (T.E.) of the Department of Early Childhood Education, of the Faculty of Health Professions and Welfare is necessary to work as an Early Childhood Education Specialist.

Access Requirements / Progression Opportunities

Knowledge

Skills

Competences

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