education
They design educational programmes in such a way that every child can develop their individual competencies.
Differences : value
Inclusive early childhood education is guided by the international principle of inclusion. The right of all children to protection, support and participation forms the basis for inclusive education. Inclusion aims to ensure that all children learn together and can have a say in all matters affecting them. Valuing the diversity of children and their families is the starting point for shared education. The BA in Inclusive Early Childhood Education addresses the aim of supporting educational equity and enabling every child to develop their individual competencies, with a particular focus on overcoming educational disadvantage. On this study programme, students acquire extensive competencies for supporting the educational and developmental processes of children (aged 0 to 12) and for shaping an inclusive approach to early childhood education.
At a glance
Degree
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Type of programme
Part-time programme
Start of study programme
Winter semester
Language of instructions
German
Standard duration
8 semester
Free of Admission Restriction
Yes
ECTS-Punkte
210 ECTS
The inclusive early childhood education study programme is aimed at people who wish to qualify in the professional field of early years education. The study programme is aimed at
- early years practitioners seeking to gain further qualifications and who are currently working in the field of inclusive early childhood education,
- school leavers with A-levels who wish to pursue a professional career in the field of inclusive early childhood education and complete an internship alongside their studies,
- lateral entrants who already hold another professional or degree, wish to pursue a career in the field of inclusive early childhood education and are completing a part-time internship.
The university studies are based on the concept of blended learning and essentially consist of two components: online study and on-campus stages/periods at Fulda University of Applied Sciences.
For the online university studies, students receive a study pack of around 50 pages per e-learning module. Each e-learning module costs 65.00 euros. Instructors set tasks to help students work through the content of the study guide. Alongside this, students exchange ideas on an internet-based e-learning platform in a forum moderated by the instructors. The on-campus stages/periods take place once a month as two- to three-day block courses, during which the focus is on interaction and academic exchange. One on-campus module and two to three e-learning modules are scheduled per semester.
State recognition
State recognition as an early childhood educator is achieved as an integral part of the programme from the 3rd to the 6th semester. Upon completion of the university studies, graduates thus provide evidence of ‘in-depth aptitude and competence to work independently in the field of early years education’ (Section 8(2), SozAnerkG, HE). Further information can be found here:
By the end of their university studies, graduates therefore have four years’ practical experience (50% position), an academic degree and state recognition as an early childhood educator.
In the ‘Inclusive Early Childhood Education’ (BiB) Bachelor’s degree study programme, practice-integrated study means that all students generally work alongside their studies for 15 to 22 hours a week as interns or qualified staff in facilities for early childhood education, care and supervision. For example, in a crèche, a children's day-care facility or a primary school, such as in an open all-day programme. The BiB study programme combines learning at university with learning in early years practice. A practice-integrated approach to studying therefore means that the knowledge acquired during university studies is used in practice right from the start. The practical experiences are then reflected upon with instructors and fellow students.
University entrance qualification
Evidence of part-time occupation alongside studies in the field of education, supervision and upbringing of 0–10-year-olds (min. 15, max. 22 hours per week)
Applicants who did not obtain their university entrance qualification at a German-speaking facility must provide evidence of German skills at level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (DSH-2 or equivalent).
For applicants with German qualifications: 1 May to 30 September
For those with foreign qualifications: 1 May to 30 September
A wide range of career prospects : in early childhood education
The inclusive early childhood education study programme leads to a Bachelor’s degree and state recognition as an early childhood educator, qualifying graduates to work as educational specialists, including in management roles, in specialist consultancy, in continuing education, and in quality assurance.
Students and alumni share their experiences : Impressions from the study program
”I regard the opportunity to apply theory directly to practical work as a particularly valuable aspect of the university studies. Even now, in my third semester, I feel that the university studies have enriched me greatly and I am looking forward to the semesters ahead.
Lea Marie, Early Years Educator, Inclusive Early Childhood Education (BA) study programme
”I think it’s important to have a broad range of specialist knowledge, and that’s one of the reasons why I’m studying BiB. I believe that the best way to support children is to have a good understanding of their needs and stages of development.
Afifa, Teacher, study programme for inclusive early childhood education
”The university studies combined all my interests, but they also brought out many resources within me that I hadn’t realised I had. The modular structure is wonderfully well-designed, allowing knowledge to grow continuously and in a logical sequence. The academic foundation is first-rate and is presented in a way that does not shy away from creative and unconventional solutions.
Anna, Early years educator and specialist adviser
”Even during my first semesters, I came to appreciate the combination of the theoretical module content and the practical work I undertook at the placement provider alongside my studies. The constant, automatic alignment between theory and practice, as well as the opportunity to put inclusive educational approaches into practice at children's day-care facilities, have led to enormous learning achievements and insights from which I continue to benefit greatly to this day.
Michaela, Early years educator and head of a children's day-care facility
More about the subject
Your Department
The study programme is offered by the Department of Social Work. Find out more on the department’s website about your new environment, the teaching and your future professors.
Prior to the study programme
Children’s Rights Symposium
Information courses
Need : help?
Subject-related advice
Dr. Janina von Niebelschütz
Programme Admin BiB, maps SR, maps GP
Janina.v.Niebelschuetz(at)sw.hs-fulda.de
+49 661 9640-2035
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