7 Early Childhood and Special Education Degree Programs in South Korea

Fostering independent and creative field early childhood education experts for the new millennium Detailed educational goals Self-development of incumbent early childhood teachers By completing various subjects such as theoretical foundations of early childhood education, early childhood education curriculum and textbook analysis, early childhood teaching methods and field application, professional knowledge, and quality improvement on new teaching theories and methods in response to changes in the information society Enhancing classroom skills applicable to the educational field through case presentations, discussions, and research participation Providing opportunities to enhance the ability to design lessons for early childhood education based on an understanding of educational goals and educational contents shown in the future early childhood education curriculum Cultivation of competence as an early childhood education expert Cultivating the ability to apply and transform new theories, knowledge, and skills to various classroom situations in the field as an early childhood education expert through early childhood education courses Improving the ability to develop representative class modules that can be applied to the field through the use of multimedia, observation classes, and comparative analysis through video recording of early childhood guidance Cultivation of ability to creatively and rationally solve various problems in on-site early childhood education Cultivation of qualifications as field early childhood education researchers Cultivation of field early childhood education research ability by taking methodological subjects such as early childhood education research methods and statistics, field research on early childhood education, and thesis research and subjects for various early childhood education fields Familiarize yourself with design methods and data analysis techniques for field research problems, such as experimental research, investigation and analysis research, and case study, and develop your qualifications as a field researcher in early childhood education who can write research reports independently Based on research results related to early childhood education, development of an eye for practical improvement of on-site early childhood education Training of preliminary early childhood teachers Cultivation of professional qualifications necessary to perform educational activities such as goals, contents, teaching methods, and evaluation of early childhood education as a pre-school teacher Apply an integrated approach according to daily life topics and strengthen the connection with the educational field through field observation and guidance experience Acquisition of pride as an on-site early childhood teacher and basic qualifications required as a member of the teaching community

The Education Center for Early Childhood was established in 2012 to develop research on early childhood education and support high-quality practices of early childhood education out in the field, implementing early childhood education that is appropriate for the future. In 2015, it was selected as the college research institute of humanities and social sciences for promoting various research projects. It provides an opportunity for the children to experience nature through the environmental education program centered around endangered animals, educates the parents on early childhood education and parent education, and trains the teachers with customized programs that support early childhood education research and education practice. The Education Center for Early Childhood provides a new paradigm for the future of early childhood education.

This department studies and discusses general theories of early childhood education and expending the knowledge to the market by developing hands-on appreciation, aiming to nurture professional teachers with proper teaching capabilities with humanism and philosophy and meeting contemporary standards and expectations. Educational Objectives - Accumulate basic knowledge of early childhood education - Nurture teaching capabilities and skills meeting social/cultural requirements Typical Career Paths Teacher at a preschool or daycare center, child welfare expert or counselor, child education publishing companies, child education program developer, child education and teaching media vendor, owner of a preschool/daycare center.

The Department of Early Childhood Education aims to cultivate teachers of early childhood education institutions and professionals related to early childhood education. To this end, it strengthens the theoretical knowledge of early childhood education and strives to cultivate practical skills in the field. Through continuous ties with the extension of early childhood education, such as short- and long-term field training and field visits, it is fostering teachers of competent early childhood education institutions and experts in early childhood education that have both theory and practice.

Provides live education with state-of-the-art laboratories, specialized curricula, and field-focused education through industry-university cooperation with renowned kindergartens in and around Busan.

The Department of Special Education develops special education teachers with professional skills to develop basic skills and social adaptation skills necessary to live independently as a member of society by maximizing the potential of students with disabilities.

The Department of Child Care Counseling at Jungwon University aims to train students to be professionals in education and counseling, who can deliver expertise and reality for the sake of the happy life of children, youth, and their families. Accordingly, it is committed to training students to be practical intellectuals with creative and professional skills through combined education of knowledge with reality in early childhood education, child care, and consultation. Also, it trains students to be specialists with application skills through a combined training curriculum of theories with practice in education and counseling.