Overview
Course description
The objective of the Early Childhood Education program at Turku University of Applied Sciences (TUAS) is to train creative and socially aware social service and early childhood education professionals who have reflective skills and a strong professional identity, and who value their own professional skills. Bachelor of Social Services graduates have the basic skills for supervisor work and entrepreneurship.
The degree also prepares students for lifelong learning and further studies that lead to a Master’s degree at a university or university of applied sciences, for example.
The Bachelor of Social Services studies combine theory and practice with an exploratory approach. A key tool in professional development is reflection, which means that students take the time to critically examine and evaluate their actions. During their studies, students apply theories and research knowledge to practice in their practical training and project and development assignments
Wide range of work opportunities
Those students who complete early childhood education studies may work as social pedagogues in early childhood education and care. When they graduate, they must apply for their degree certificate and the qualification as a social pedagogue in early childhood education and care separately.
When you work as a Bachelor of Social Services in early childhood education, you have a social pedagogical approach to your work. You promote the fulfilment of children’s rights and understand the importance of a safe growth environment for children’s overall well-being. You offer dialogical education, which is guided by the principle of supporting children to grow as individuals and as members of a community.
As an expert on social services, you support children’s social inclusion and sense of community, offer support to their guardians and work in multi-professional work communities and networks. You understand the effects of societal changes on the lives of families with children, and you have broad knowledge of family services, so that you can contribute to preventing the disadvantage and marginalization of children and families.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Communication supporting and replacing speech
- Information technology, information retrieval and the basics of research
- The professional development of a sociologist
- Life cycle and education
- Well-being in a changing society
- Customer-oriented social and health services
- Guiding and supporting individuals and groups
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 42 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Campus Location
- Turku, Finland
Disciplines
Early Childhood Education View 3 other Bachelors in Early Childhood Education in FinlandWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- This programme accepts OMPT as a mathematics admission test. Depending on your academic background, you may be required to take an OMPT assessment as part of the admission process.
- an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma completed outside Finland
- a European Baccalaureate (EB) Diploma completed outside Finland
- a German Reifeprüfung (RP) Diploma completed outside Finland
- a non-Finnish education that provides eligibility to apply for equivalent higher education in the country in question.
- a European Baccalaureate (EB) Diploma;
Selection methods:
- SAT test - 50% of the study places
- Certificate-based selection (Finnish Matriculation Examination, International Baccalaureate (IB) degree, European Baccalaureate (EB) Diploma, Reifeprüfung (RP) or Deutsche Internationale Abitur (DIA) degree) - 50% of the study places
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Tuition Fees
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Applies to youNon-residents12000 EUR / year≈ 12000 EUR / year -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA NationalsFree
Living costs
Turku
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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Scholarships Information
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