Early Childhood Education
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Nurture the development of young minds with Turku University of Applied Sciences’ Bachelor of Social Services in Early Childhood Education. This three-and-a-half-year, full-time program equips you with the knowledge, skills, and values to become a qualified early childhood education and care professional.
Shape Young Learners: Develop a deep understanding of child development from birth to school age. Learn to create nurturing and stimulating learning environments that foster a love of learning and support children’s holistic development (cognitive, social, emotional, physical).
Master the Finnish Pedagogy: Immerse yourself in the world-renowned Finnish early childhood education approach, emphasizing play-based learning, child-centered environments, and strong collaboration with families.
Develop Practical Skills: Gain hands-on experience through practicum placements in daycare centers, kindergartens, and other early childhood education settings. Learn to design engaging activities, manage classroom environments, and effectively communicate with children, families, and colleagues.
Integrate Social Work Principles: The Social Services degree aspect equips you to understand and address the social and emotional needs of young children and their families. Learn to work collaboratively with social workers, psychologists, and other professionals within the social services system.
Graduates emerge as qualified early childhood education and care professionals prepared for diverse careers in various settings, including:
- Daycare centers
- Kindergartens
- Preschools
- Early intervention programs
- After-school programs
- Nannying positions
- Social services departments working with families and children
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You can apply with the SAT test results without taking an exam.
Joint application in autumn 2024: from 28 August to 11 September.
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Foreign qualification that provides eligibility for higher education studies in the country in question and online entrance examination.
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- Bachelors
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