Description
The Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and Care is offered by the Department of Early Childhood Education and Care of the School of Social Sciences at the International Hellenic University. It is a modern and dynamic program focusing on early childhood development, education and social care. Through teaching and research activities, students acquire the knowledge and skills required to design and implement educational and care programs for young children. The program contributes to the education of professionals in the field of early childhood education and care.
Relation to Employment
The program aims at learning outcomes and skills that enable graduates to provide services in the fields of Early Childhood Education, Child Care, Pedagogical Support, Development of Educational Activities, and Early Childhood Program Management.
Access Requirements / Progression Opportunities
Admission to the program requires a Secondary School Leaving Certificate (High School Diploma) and successful participation in national-level examinations.
Knowledge
The Undergraduate Program of the Department of Early Childhood Education and Care aims to educate professionals with knowledge in early childhood education, pedagogy, developmental psychology, and child care. Students develop pedagogical and social skills for planning and implementing educational activities for young children.
Skills
The program equips students with pedagogical and social skills in the field of early childhood education and care. It includes planning educational activities, understanding developmental psychology, managing learning environments, and applying modern pedagogical methods to support early childhood education.
Competences
The department’s program provides knowledge in early childhood education and pedagogy, developing students’ abilities in designing and implementing educational activities for young children. Graduates gain capabilities in understanding child development, organizing learning environments, and contributing to the improvement of early childhood education.