Kindergarten Education, BA

Faculty and Location

• Faculty: Faculty of Education for Children and Special Educational Needs
• Campus location: Hajdúböszörmény

Academic Discipline and Qualification

• Academic discipline: Pedagogy/Education
• Qualification: Kindergarten Educator

Starting Date and Language Requirements

• Starting date: September 2026
• Language requirements: English language proficiency (TOEFL 513 / IELTS 5.5 / oral examination)

Academic Requirements and Duration

• Academic requirements:
  • High school certificate
  • Entrance examination in English (Aptitude exam: written (Letter of motivation), oral: a conversation via electronic communication)
  • Aptitude test in physical fitness
• Duration: 6 semesters
• ECTS credits: 180

Tuition Fee and Other Fees

• Tuition fee: 6,000 USD/year
• Other fees:
  • Application fee: 150 USD
  • Entrance procedure fee: 350 USD

Short Description

The aim of the program is to provide our students with a range of practical skills and theoretical tools in the area of Early Childhood Education and Care. The graduates will be able to plan and manage process-related pedagogical activities that support child-centred development and care of children from 3 years of age to 6. They acquire theoretical knowledge and can organize colourful and interesting activity programmes in kindergartens using up-to-date methods. The graduates transfer universal and national values to children as well as support differentiated child development, in cooperation with the family and in accord with the social environment.

Lecture, Seminar, and Practice

• Lecture, seminar: 77%
• Practice: 23%

Main Subjects

1. Basics of Education, Research Methods, Early Childhood Education I. (Approaches, Frames, Hungarian Specialities), Early Childhood Education II. (Activities, Project-based Pedagogy in the Kindergarten, Planning), Development of Personality and Professional Competencies, Psychology I. (Basics of Psychology), Psychology II. (Early Childhood Psychology and Child Observation, Communication, Language and Speech), Pedagogy of Play I. (Applied games of kindergarten education), Pedagogy of Play II. (The needs and forms of play), Work Activities by Children I.-II. (The role of work activities in children’s development and becoming self-reliance), The Cultivation of Speech and Mother Tounge, The Activities of Rhymes and Telling Fairy Tales and its Methodology, Theory and Practise of Bilingual Education, Early English in Childhood Education 1., English Language Development 1.-2., Individual Practice in Kindergarten I.-II.
2. Early childhood and History of Kindergarten Education, Early Childhood Education III. (Assessment, documents, Profession, Professional Ethics), Psychology III. (Practice of Personal and Social Specialities’, and Community Cognition), Value and Ethics in Education, Anthropological Perspective of Early Childhood, Pedagogy of Play III. (The method of pedagogues’ play encouragement), The Education of Puppetry and its Methodology, Active Exploration of the Outside environment I. and its Methodology, The Cultivation of Music, Singing, Music, Singing Games, and Dances and its Methodology, The Activities of Drawing, Painting, Moulding, and Handicrafts I. (Methodology, the knowledge of techniques), The Activities of Drawing, Painting, Moulding, and Handicrafts II. (Creating activities, making puppets), Physical Activity by Children I. (The cultivation of children’s activity and its physiological basis), Physical Activity by Children II. (Free and organized activity and its methodology), Pedagogy of Health and First Aid Training in Kindergarten, Early English in Childhood Education 2., Classroom Language, Developing Intercultural Competence 1., Civilization and Culture, Individual Practice in Kindergarten III.-IV. Group Practice in Kindergarten I.
3. Development of Critical and Reflective Thinking, International Trends in Early Childhood Education, Society, Culture and Minorities in Hungary, ICT (Information and Communications Technology), Active Exploration of the Outside Environment II. (The new issues of Sustainable Development in the Kindergarten and Mathematical Experiences), International Music Trends in Early Childhood Education, Building Partnerships with Families The Relations of Kindergarten, Inclusive Education The basics of Special Educational Needs, The issues of Compensation for Disadvantaged Education, Child Protection in Early Childhood, Problem and Conflict Resolution, English Children’s Literature, Inquiry-based Education, Group Practice in Kindergarten II., Individual Practice in Kindergarten V. and Complex Practice in Kindergarten

Internship and Practice

• Individual Practice in Training Kindergarten takes two weeks per semester.
• Complex Practice in Kindergarten in the last semester takes 8 weeks time (230 hours).

Career Prospects

After graduation, students can find jobs in private, public or church-funded kindergartens, infant nurseries, family nurseries or family care services. The graduates are suitable for jobs in nursing, caring, educating, mediating and counselling in the scope of childcare work.

University of Debrecen

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Overview:

The University of Debrecen is one of the largest institutions of higher education in Hungary, with a student body of approximately 28,000. Located in Debrecen, a city with a rich history and a strategic location in Europe, the university offers over 100 degree programs fully taught in English, including foundation, undergraduate, graduate, and PhD/doctoral programs.

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Services Offered:

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Student Life and Campus Experience:

The university provides a welcoming environment for international students, offering support and resources to help them adjust to life in Debrecen. The university highlights the opportunity to explore Europe from its location in Hungary.

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Key Reasons to Study There:

International Programs:

The university offers a wide range of degree programs taught in English, making it accessible to students from around the world.

Location:

Situated in Hungary, a country with a rich history and culture, the university provides a unique opportunity to explore Europe.

Large Institution:

With a student body of 28,000, the university offers a vibrant and diverse campus community.

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Academic Programs:

The university offers a wide range of academic programs, including:

• Foundation Programs
• Undergraduate Programs
• Graduate Programs
• PhD/Doctoral Programs

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Other:

The university actively engages in research and has a strong focus on international collaboration. It has a history of academic excellence and is recognized for its contributions to various fields of study.