The BA Childcare and Welfare study program aims to prepare and train students professionally as educators for children aged 0-6, children in nurseries and kindergartens, children in individual and collective accommodation, and children aged five at the preparatory class level—preschool. Graduates are prepared to work primarily as educators, supervisors of nurseries and kindergartens, and experts of various social programs within the institutions that deal with the care and well-being of children.
The BA Childcare and Welfare program prepares students professionally through theoretical approaches and practical application in the field of social studies, namely the field of pedagogy and early childhood education and in the field of psychological development. At the same time, this program prepares students with the knowledge to use and apply the official documents published by the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology (MEST) on how to build the future of a contemporary educator, with the vision to adapt and support holistic development including education and welfare of children.
The mission of the Childcare and Welfare program is “through contemporary teaching and learning methods, to enable students to work with children in early childhood (as educators, supporting educators and professional nannies), who are equipped with specific knowledge and skills based on theory and scientific research, thus enabling them to contribute to improving the well-being of society at large.”
Upon successful completion of the BA Childcare and Welfare program, the student will acquire the following knowledge, skills, and competencies:
Knowledge:
Skills:
Competences:
Bachelor studies are open to all candidates who have completed secondary education, possess the necessary documentation, and meet the minimum admission criteria set by the Senate. These criteria are designed to ensure that students have a solid academic foundation prior to their enrolment in the BA level studies. They include:
The number of study places, according to the decision of KAA, is 300 students per academic year.
According to the Regulation for Bachelor’s Studies at AAB College, the recognition of qualifications and the transfer of studies are governed by Articles 6, 7, and 8 of this regulation. These articles outline the conditions, criteria, and procedures for admitting students from other higher education institutions, detailing the transfer process as well as the recognition and equivalence of previously completed courses.
The Bachelor’s degree program in Childcare and Welfare lasts for four years and encompasses a total of 240 ECTS credits and eight semesters.
Upon successful completion of the program, students will earn the academic title of Bachelor of Arts in Childcare and Welfare.
The Bachelor’s program in Childcare and Welfare is designed to prepare students for roles as educators for children aged 0-6 years. This includes working with children in nurseries and kindergartens, in both individual and group settings, as well as offering support to five-year-olds in preparatory preschool classes.
Graduates will be equipped to pursue careers primarily as educators, supervisors of nurseries and kindergartens, and specialists in various social programs within institutions focused on child care and welfare.
In the BA Program in Childcare and Welfare, a variety of assessment methods are applied, which enable continuous assessment of students throughout the semester. Learning outcomes are assessed through mid-semester written tests, project work, research work, individual and group assignments, presentations, etc. An integral part of the assessment in the BA Program in Childcare and Welfare is also the practical work of students.
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Students at AAB College, in accordance with the Statute and the Regulation for BA 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 activities:
