dual studies
Bachelor Kindheitspädagogik

Leading and managing social institutions requires broad knowledge in various fields. In addition to the basic understanding of childhood education, the focus here is on questions of social management. This includes questions of personnel management, conceptual work and quality management. Furthermore, business administration fundamentals will be a focus of study in this field.

This specialisation focuses on working with the family structure of children. Based on the relevant professional principles, you will learn to plan help and support processes, initiate them in concrete terms and ensure their success. The content focuses on different types of help, such as counselling or social-pedagogical family support.

This specialisation focuses on the care, upbringing and educational processes of children. Here you will learn how educational methods are planned, evaluated and implemented. Topics include, for example, children's natural sciences and language education.

The dual degree programme in Childhood Pedagogy differs from the vocational training as an educator, not only in terms of the degree. It provides you with scientifically sound specialised knowledge about early childhood education and all its aspects. You will learn in-depth content such as inclusion, integration, parental work and social law. Therefore, this degree programme prepares you for a career as a Childhood Pedagogy Teacher, not as an Educator. In concrete terms, this means you will bring your specialist knowledge of educational concepts into institutions, manage institutions with the professional experience you have gained, or work in an advisory context.

The most important thing is that you have a desire to work with children and an interest in the scientifically based education of children. Furthermore, the ability to work under pressure, patience and assertiveness are very advantageous.

Your salary depends on many factors, including the institution where you work and your position. According to the job portal StepStone, Childhood Pedagogy teachers earn between 30,000 and 46,000 euros gross per year.

Your concrete tasks will vary depending on the institution. However, you will be directly involved in the day-to-day work of the practice partner. For example, you will be involved in the care and education of children in day-care centres, develop concepts and plan educational programmes. You will also be involved in counselling and care in social services or counselling centres and coordinate the networking of different services in the social space.

Attendance is compulsory for lectures and seminars. This is recorded via corresponding attendance lists.