Description
The Bachelor’s Degree in Education Sciences in Early Childhood is offered by the Department of Education Sciences in Early Childhood of the School of Education at Democritus University of Thrace. It is a study program focused on the education of early childhood teachers and on modern theoretical and didactic approaches in educational sciences. Students acquire academic preparation for teaching, pedagogical support, and the study of early childhood. The program contributes to the preparation of professionals and researchers for the field of early childhood education.
Relation to Employment
The program aims at skills enabling a career in early childhood education. Internship links theory with practice and strengthens pedagogical training, preparing graduates for teaching and supporting young children.
Access Requirements / Progression Opportunities
Admission to the program requires a secondary school leaving certificate and successful participation in national-level examinations or placement examinations.
Knowledge
The Undergraduate Program of the Department of Education Sciences in Early Childhood aims to educate scientists with knowledge in early childhood education, modern theoretical and didactic approaches in educational sciences, and pedagogical support in early childhood. Students develop skills in teaching, pedagogical organization, linking theory with practice, and the scientific approach to issues related to education in early childhood.
Skills
The program equips students with skills in teaching, pedagogical organization, critical thinking, problem solving, and linking theory with practice in issues related to learning and teaching in early childhood. It includes modern theoretical and didactic approaches in educational sciences and fields such as the psychology of learning, teaching, and the teacher.
Competences
The department’s program provides knowledge in early childhood education, modern theoretical and didactic approaches in educational sciences, and pedagogical support in early childhood, developing students’ abilities in teaching, pedagogical organization, critical thinking, and linking theory with practice. Graduates gain capabilities for the scientific and professional use of knowledge related to learning and teaching in early childhood.