Dual Studies Bachelor
Kindheitspädagogik (B.A.)*
180 ECTS credits. Language: Only available in German.
Your dual study programme Kindheitspädagogik
Do you enjoy working with children and want to do something that improves your personal development? Then the dual degree programme in Childhood Pedagogy is the right choice for you. Among other things, you will study the relevant sciences of sociology, psychology, pedagogics, and childhood education issues. With your bachelor's degree, you will also receive the professional title of "State-recognised Childhood Educator", which is an essential prerequisite for employment at many institutions. For example, you are a sought-after expert in day-care centres, all-day schools and educational counselling.
Your study model: Dual study programme
You complete your degree programme with courses on campus. You will learn in small groups, can actively participate and ask questions. You will apply what you have learnt in projects and at work with your practice partner.
Your benefits
Interlocking theory and practice
Teaching at the highest level
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Study model and degree
Theory: Classes two days a week on campus or virtually. Follow-up consolidation of what you have learned using the learning materials.
Practice: 20 hours/week at your practice partner company
Degree: B.A.; Staatlich anerkannte:r Kindheitspädagog:in
Study duration
Your course lasts 7 semesters and has 180 ECTS credits.
Start of studies
Studies can start 2x a year:
April 1
October 1
You can apply up to 1 month before the start of your studies.
Study locations
Directly on campus: Berlin, Braunschweig, Dortmund, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt am Main, Freiburg, Hamburg, Hannover, Köln, Mainz, Mannheim, Münster, Stuttgart, Ulm
Deepening of the study program
Leading and managing social institutions
Working with families
Language skills
Educational support for older children
Recognition & Approval
System accredited. The IU is state-recognized and system-accredited by the FIBAA. All degree programs are individually accredited and thus bear the seal of the Accreditation Council.
What awaits you in the dual study programme Kindheitspädagogik
How can parents be supported in developing their relationship and parenting skills? How do you promote early childhood education processes? With the dual degree programme in Childhood Pedagogy, we optimally prepare you for questions regarding the upbringing, education and care of children:
You will gain solid basic knowledge in the relevant part of sociology, social law, psychology and education.
You will deal with concrete questions in the field of childhood education.
You will acquire comprehensive competencies such as research methods.
You will develop pedagogical reflection and action skills, including supervision, peer consulting and coaching.
Exemplary curriculum: The order of the modules may vary depending on the start of the programme.
Deepening of the study program
Your dual study program in childhood education offers you many opportunities to specialize: Educational work with children, working with families or leading and managing social institutions. In the 6th semester, you choose one of the specialization options - and can thus prepare yourself even more specifically for your dream job:
Leading and managing social institutions
Working with families
Educational work with children
Educational support for older children
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What your dual study program in childhood education offers you
As a specialist, you will support children and parents and ensure that adolescents develop optimally. We will tell you here what you will learn on the dual degree course in childhood education:
You will combine theory at IU with practical experience in an educational institution.
You will learn know-how in the areas of care, education, upbringing and methods.
You will deal with topics such as relationship building, education, communication, interaction and cooperation.
With your degree, you will, for example, research the development of children, develop concepts to support children or advise parents on educational issues.
You can also qualify for a management role in a daycare center.
At the end of your studies, you will have a state-recognized Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and 3.5 years of professional experience.
Dual study programme Kindheitspädagogik: Your career prospects
Childhood Paedagogy is a new, fast-growing field - the demand for academically trained childhood pedagogues is correspondingly high. Your areas of employment are diverse. For example, you are in demand as qualified personnel in daycare centres, crèches, all-day schools, and counselling facilities.
With your bachelor's degree and state recognition as a Childhood Educator, you will work, for example...
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Admission requirements
You can be admitted to the dual study programme at IU if you complete the initial consultation with your student advisor and meet one of the following requirements:
Next Step: Your application, very simple in 5 steps
1. Apply online
Fill out our online application quickly and easily
Submit your application
Create password for IU application portal
Confirm e-mail address
2. go through application portal
Arrange an initial consultation with the student advisory
Complete your application
Have your CV generated automatically
3. Find your practice partner
Regular exchange with your personal study advisor
Find open positions at our practice partners in the IU application portal and register your interest
IU training to prepare for applications to companies
4. Sign contracts
We sign the contracts with your chosen company together
Your enrolment: We will take over as soon as all documents are available
5. Start your studies
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