BA Kindheitspädagogik at Pädagogische Hochschule Freiburg

Bachelor of Arts qualifying early-childhood education professionals (Kindheitspädagog*in) with professional, practical and methodological as well as self and social competence. The programme runs for seven semesters and 210 ECTS.

Department: Institut für Erziehungswissenschaft  |  Duration: 7 semesters (210 ECTS), full-time  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Wintersemester  |  Location: Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

Six study areas: professional knowledge and approaches in childhood education, early-years education areas (aesthetics, language, world, mathematics), developmental psychology and early education, childhood-education practice, Studium Generale and the final degree. Compulsory practice phases include a four-week orientation placement in the first semester.

Career pathways

Field A: education, care and upbringing of children aged one to twelve (day nurseries, daycare centres, family centres, after-school clubs, school preparatory classes). Field B: counselling and support systems, family education, youth welfare, continuing education and advisory roles. Connects to relevant Master's programmes.

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