Name of study: UNDERGRADUATE STUDY OF EARLY AND PRESCHOOL EDUCATION

Title obtained upon completion: Bachelor of Early and Preschool Education

Duration of study: 3 years (6 semesters)

Points gained: 180 ECTS points.

Type of study: full-time studies

Conditions of admission: the student must have completed grammar school or four-year secondary school and passed the State Graduation Exam

 

Competencies acquired after graduation:

  • Understanding and developing the professional identity of the preschool teacher and acting under ethical norms and professional code;
  • competence for professional activity in an intercultural and inclusive environment (appreciation of diversity); establishment of cooperation with different stakeholders in early and preschool education (children, parents, families, colleagues, interdisciplinary team of experts, administration, local community, etc.;
  • expressing the capability for different forms of linguistic and artistic expression and action, awareness of the need to encourage the integral development of the child;
  • ability to use modern information and communication technologies; oral and written academic communication in standard Croatian language and one additional language;
  • knowledge of the essential elements of scientific and artistic research.

 

The study programme includes:

  • Pedagogical-psychological-didactic training necessary for the adoption of essential academic content
  • training in the field of basic subjects of the profession with an emphasis on comprehensive education and the understanding of educational theories and recent scientific knowledge about the nature of child learning and the process of development and education
  • methodological training in the field of core subjects with an emphasis on building the ability to recognise and meet the special educational needs of children in the context of early and preschool education

 

Completion of studies:

The study ends after obtaining a minimum of 180 ECTS credits by:

  • completing all exams from the study program,
  • completing all other study requirements
  • writing and defending the undergraduate thesis

 

Access to further levels of study:

Upon completion of the studies, the holder of the degree can continue the study at the graduate university study in the field of early and preschool education or other related areas, where the completion of differential exams may be a prerequisite for enrolment.