Childhood and youth pedagogy, Bachelor of Arts

Distance learning program @ European Distance Learning University Hamburg 

👉 The Bachelor's degree programme "Childhood and Youth Pedagogy" at the European Distance University Hamburg extends over four years in a part-time format. The course combines theoretical and practical teaching contents to impart sound scientific and practice-oriented competencies. Students develop professional skills for working with children and young people aged 0 to 14 years. The curriculum also includes basic management principles for childcare facilities and a 100-day practical phase for the design, implementation, and evaluation of their own teaching and learning research project. The programme is aimed at professionals with professional experience in the educational field seeking an academic qualification, as well as individuals without educational training who are active or wish to be active in this field.

At a Glance

🏫 Provider European Distance Learning University Hamburg, UAS based in Hamburg (Germany)
The Euro-FH - European Distance-Learning University Hamburg is a state-recognized private distance-learning university with over 70 courses of study and further education programs. It enables a flexible, practice-oriented study program that optimally combines work, family, and studies. With its innovative study models, international orientation, and focus on sustainability, the Euro-FH offers a future-oriented academic education.
🎓 Field of Study Health & SocialPedagogy
📜 Degree Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
⏳ Duration 6 Semesters, Study effort 28 hours weekly
🎯 ECTS 180 Credit Points
🌍 Language of Instruction German
📖 Course contents Introduction to Studies and Academic Work, Introduction to Child and Youth Pedagogy, Pedagogical Foundations, Psychological Foundations, Communication and Conflict Management, Institutions and Transitions in Childhood and Adolescence, Legal Foundations, Family and Change, Research Methods, Pedagogical Observation and Diagnosis, Politics and Society, Diversity, Integration and Inclusion, Case Work and Counselling, Professional Competence and Identity Development, Quality Management and Evaluation, Leadership Function and Networking Work
👥 In-person sessions mandatory on-site presence in Hamburg: 2 days (total of 16 hours), mandatory online seminars: annually 4 sessions (total of 66 hours)
📍 Location Hamburg
✅ ZFU Approval The Central State Office for Distance Learning (ZFU) has approved the course Childhood and youth pedagogy under the number 1114620c.
📅 Enrollment Anytime
💶 Fees
from 289 € monthly
from 13872 € total
🔗 More Info https://www.euro-fh.de

Admission requirements

Access 1: You have a high school diploma or technical college entrance qualification

  • with this requirement, you can immediately apply for studies at the Euro-FH
  • it is also recommended, but not required, to have at least twelve weeks of practical work experience related to the selected course

Access 2: You do not have a high school diploma, but have completed a subject-specific further education examination:

  • You have, for example, one of the following further education qualifications or an equivalent subject-specific further education qualification:
    - State-certified Business Economist
    - Certified Accountant
    - Specialist Manager
    - Specialized Merchant
    - State-certified Technician
    - Master or
  • You have certifications according to the Ship Officer Training Regulation or you have a degree from a recognized technical school (according to the Hamburg School Act) or an equivalently recognized qualification or
  • You have a degree from state-specific further education regulations for professions in healthcare, in the field of social care or social pedagogical professions, which are comparable to the above and
  • You also participate in a consultation with the specialist committee of the Euro-FH. The consultation is conducted by telephone and lasts approximately 15 minutes. The scheduling for the conversation will be done after reviewing your enrollment documents

Access 3: Without a high school diploma, with a completed vocational training and several years of professional experience

  • If you have completed vocational training and have been employed for at least three years afterwards (up to two years of child-rearing and caregiving are also credited towards employment), you can be admitted to the study as a so-called "guest auditor." This means that you start your studies just like regular students and receive all materials and services like your fellow students, and you can also take exams.
  • Within ten months, you will then take the entrance examination at the Euro-FH. This consists of an exam in German and an exam in critical thinking and judgment. You can choose whether you want to take a project assignment or an exam in the respective subjects. We will prepare you optimally for the exams so that you can comfortably pass them within the designated time. By the way, during the entrance examination, you have a monthly right of termination, so you don't take any risks.
  • Upon passing the entrance examination, your status changes from that of a guest auditor to a regular student. You will then receive evidence of your previous study and examination achievements and continue your studies seamlessly.

Details

The Bachelor's degree programme "Childhood and Youth Pedagogy" comprises a four-year part-time programme offered by the European Distance University Hamburg. The course provides students with a combination of theoretical and practical training content. The aim is to impart scientific and application-oriented knowledge and to develop professional skills for working with children and young people aged 0 to 14 years.

The curriculum includes the connection of educational and pedagogical topics, methodological and didactic skills, as well as relevant research content. There is also a focus on basic management principles for institutions involved in child and youth care. The teaching methods include the use of study guides, face-to-face seminars, webinars, online seminars, as well as digital teaching formats such as instructional videos and online tutorials. A 100-day practical phase enables students to conceptualise, conduct, and evaluate their own "teaching-learning-research project."

This programme is aimed at individuals with a professionally relevant vocational training who are seeking further academic qualifications, as well as at those without a background in education who are or intend to work in the field of childhood and youth pedagogy. The programme is accredited by the Accreditation Council and seamlessly fits into the university's overall range of study programmes, which includes a total of 15 bachelor's and 15 master's degree programmes, expanding the offerings with an additional educational programme.

The accreditation of the programme by the Accreditation Council is valid until 31st January 2029. The review panel evaluates the programme concept positively, highlighting the didactic design, the wealth of available resources, the individual study organisation, and the diverse possibilities for content design.

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