University of Haifa, International School
Master of Arts in Education and Development in Early Childhood

Haifa, Israel

DEGREE TYPE

DURATION

1 year

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About : The Master of Arts in Education and Development in Early Childhood focuses on helping you understand the complexities of early childhood education. This course combines theory and practical experience, preparing you for real-world challenges in early childhood settings. The program includes diverse subjects that address the emotional, social, and cognitive development of young learners over the duration of the course.

Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue various careers, including roles as early childhood educators, educational consultants, or program coordinators. Other potential paths include positions in policy development within educational institutions or organizations focusing on child development and early intervention programs.

In recent years, the growing need for early education professionals and policymakers in under-resourced countries has become crucial and urgent. UHaifa International's Master's Program in Early Education & Development has addressed this pressing issue by training the next generation of early childhood experts to become change agents, improve the lives of children in developing regions, and impact for good.

Led by our dedicated team of professional lecturers and researchers, our unique interdisciplinary program combines an up-to-date comprehensive theory with state-of-the-art practical skills, designed to positively promote children's wellbeing.

Childhood professionals such as educators, social workers, health professionals or therapists; researchers, policymakers, social activists, and aspiring 'movers and shakers eager to promote social change, will greatly benefit from this one-of-a-kind program.

Attractive scholarships and living stipends will be offered to eligible students arriving from under-resourced regions.

Highlights

Our global focus and strong collaborations with renowned experts all over the world have resulted in a holistic curriculum, bridging between research and practice, to improve the lives of vulnerable children in developing countries. The diverse classes and workshops provide a comprehensive and multidisciplinary understanding of both early education and child development. This includes developmental perspectives in early education, psychology, psychopathology and neuroscience, cognition and language, prevention and intervention, research methodology, parenting, cultural and anthropological perspectives, and hands-on methods of clinical observation, assessment, and intervention.

One year, one Degree

Our one-year program is taught in English over two consecutive semesters and one semi-semester from October through the end of July. Graduates will be awarded an MA in Early Education & Development from the University of Haifa.