BA Kindheitspädagogik (Early Childhood Education) at Pädagogische Hochschule Karlsruhe

The Bachelor of Arts in Kindheitspädagogik qualifies graduates for professional work in the education, care and upbringing of children aged 0 to 12. It combines a science-oriented and an application-oriented approach and also leads to the state-recognised title Kindheitspädagog:in.

Faculty: Fakultät für Geistes- und Humanwissenschaften  |  Department: Institut für Kindheitspädagogik  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years), 180 CP  |  Study mode: German-taught, full-time  |  Intake: Wintersemester  |  Location: Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

15 modules based on the Kerncurriculum Kindheitspädagogik, including three practice phases totalling at least 800 hours. From the third semester students choose two focus areas from five educational fields: aesthetic experience in childhood, movement, mathematics, nature and language.

Career pathways

Graduates work in day-care centres, family and parent-child centres, primary and all-day schools, children's and youth centres, child and youth welfare services, family education and counselling, and in-service training and advisory bodies.

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