Bachelor Duales Studium Kindheitspädagogik*
*Translated: Childhood Education. Only available in German.
Support the positive development of children - through a dual study program in childhood education: With the dual study programme at IU.
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
No Numerus Clausus
FACT CHECK: YOUR DUAL STUDY PROGRAMME
Study Model and Duration
Theory: Classes on campus
Practice: 20 hours/week with a practice partner of your choice
Your degree programme takes 7 semesters and has 180 Credit Points.
STUDY LOCATIONS
Berlin, Braunschweig, Dortmund, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt am Main, Freiburg, Hamburg, Hannover, Köln, Mainz, Mannheim, Münster, Stuttgart, Ulm
START OF STUDIES
You can apply up to 1 month before the start of your studies.
Start:
April 1
October 1
Specialisations
Führen und Leiten von sozialen Einrichtungen
Arbeit mit Familien
Bildungsarbeit mit Kindern
DEGREE, ACCREDITATION AND RECOGNITION
Degree: B.A.
State-recognised childhood educator System Accredited. IU is state-recognized and system-accredited by FIBAA. All degree programs are individually accredited and thus bear the seal of the Accreditation Council.
Subject to state recognition:
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.
Please note: We are currently working on a new curriculum to make the degree programme even more modern and future-oriented. You will be able to study this degree programme with a revised curriculum from October 2025.
Deine Vertiefung - Dein Ding
Dein duales Studium Kindheitspädagogik bietet dir viele Vertiefungsmöglichkeiten: Bildungsarbeit mit Kindern, Arbeit mit Familien oder Führen und Leiten von sozialen Einrichtungen. Im 6. Semester wählst Du eine von drei Vertiefungsmöglichkeiten – und kannst Dich so noch gezielter auf Deinen Traumjob vorbereiten.
Führen und Leiten von sozialen Einrichtungen
Arbeit mit Familien
Bildungsarbeit mit Kindern
Du hast noch Fragen zum Dualen Studium? Lerne uns kennen!
Das bietet Dir Dein duales Studium Kindheitspädagogik
Als Fachkraft stehst Du Kindern und Eltern zur Seite und sorgst dafür, dass sich Heranwachsende optimal entwickeln. Was Du im dualen Studium Kindheitspädagogik lernst, erzählen wir Dir hier:
Du kombinierst die Theorie an der IU mit der Praxis in einer pädagogischen Einrichtung.
Du lernst Know-how in den Bereichen Betreuung, Bildung, Erziehung sowie Methoden.
Du beschäftigst Dich mit Themen wie Beziehungsgestaltung, Bildung, Kommunikation, Interaktion und Kooperation.
Mit Deinem Abschluss erforschst Du zum Beispiel die Entwicklung von Kindern, entwirfst Konzepte zur Förderung von Kindern oder berätst Eltern in Erziehungsfragen.
Du kannst Dich aber auch für eine Leitungsfunktion in einer Kindertagesstätte qualifizieren.
Am Ende Deines Studiums hast Du einen staatlich anerkannten Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) und 3,5 Jahre Berufserfahrung.
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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Highest quality teaching
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Do you still have questions?
Our free student advisory service has all the answers for you! We take the time to advise you individually and without obligation.
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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