The Faculty of Social Sciences, by offering the Master’s program “Care and Welfare of Children,” prepares staff with a different and more innovative profile. The MA program in Childcare and Welfare emphasizes a comprehensive understanding of children’s care, welfare, and education, strongly focusing on the family environment, social policy, and organizational management
The program is structured to provide students with a deep understanding of the developmental needs and well-being of children, both within the family and in broader social contexts. The curriculum is designed to equip students with the ability to interpret and adapt to changes in childcare, plan and manage childcare activities, and use collaborative strategies to promote children’s development. Moreover, students will gain insights into the current social system in Kosovo and evaluate policies aimed at enhancing early childhood well-being, demonstrating the program’s practical relevance.
The mission of the Master’s program “Child Care and Welfare” is “to prepare specialized professionals for the labor market, for preschool institutions and non-governmental organizations in Kosovo and beyond, through advanced teaching methods, in theory, and practice, who become independent researchers and contribute to improving the care and well-being of children as well as the leadership of educational institutions.”
Upon successful completion of the MA Childcare and Welfare program, the student will acquire the following knowledge, skills, and competencies
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Admission of new students to the MA Childcare and Welfare program is made through a public and transparent procedure that is consistent and is applied fairly to all students. Master’s studies have the right to enroll all candidates who have completed the basic Bachelor’s studies and have earned at least 240 credits (ECTS). The conditions for admission to the Master’s studies for the MA Child Care and Welfare program are:
The number of study places, according to the decision of KAA, is 50 students per academic year.
According to the Regulation for Master Studies at AAB College, the recognition of qualifications and the transfer of studies are governed by Articles 9, 10, and 11. These articles outline the conditions, criteria, and procedures for admitting students from other higher education institutions, the process for transferring, and the recognition and equivalence of previously completed courses.
Studies in the MA Program in Childcare and Welfare last 1 year, 60 ECTS, with a total of 2 semesters.
Upon completion of studies, students earn the academic title Master of Arts in Childcare and Welfare.
Students who complete this Master’s program will develop academic knowledge and practical skills to be competent to serve as child caregivers, administrators and leaders of kindergartens, workers in social institutions, and in institutions that deal with the implementation, design, and drafting of social policies.
The institutional approach to assessment is to encourage a diversity of assessment methods that are appropriate within the field of social sciences and child welfare. Learning outcomes are assessed through written examinations or in-class tests, case studies, seminar papers, individual assignments, reviews of scientific articles, oral presentations, practical work, the final dissertation, etc.
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Students at AAB College, in accordance with the Statute and the Regulation for MA Studies, have the right to:
Additionally, students have the right to submit complaints and requests regarding any aspect of the teaching process, assessment, or any other issues that they believe may hinder their academic development and well-being while studying at the college.
At AAB College, students are considered equal partners in the design, implementation, and evaluation of quality assurance processes. They actively participate in every working group or workshop that discusses policymaking, strategic planning, and decision-making. Specifically, students engage in quality assurance procedures through the following activitie
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