EDUCARE The Swedish Preschool Model

Degree of Master of Science (60 credits) with a major in Education

Location: Jönköping

Start date: August 19, 2019

As its name indicates, the Swedish approach to preschool (EDUCARE) integrates educational and care-giving practice to support the learning and development of children between the ages of one and six.

The international Master’s programme in EDUCARE combines classroom-based instruction with field visits to Swedish preschools and other early childhood education venues. The programme welcomes Swedish and international students. Programme instruction is in English.

After graduation

Students who complete the programme will have expertise in the pedagogy and policies of EDUCARE. Given Sweden’s position as a world leader in early childhood education, graduates of the programme will be well positioned for employment as preschool educators, researchers and leaders, whether they choose to pursue their careers internationally or in Sweden.

At the same time, students will leave the programme ready to pursue doctoral studies in early childhood education or related fields, as the programme provides a combination of rigorous research and field work, taught by PhD faculty from the Preschool Educational Research Group at Jönköping University’s School of Education and Communication. But also through guest lectures by national and international experts in the field.

Facts

Conducted at School of Education and Communication

Credits

60 credits

Level

Master

Rate of study

Full-time

Place of study

Campus based

Language

English

Start date

August 19, 2019

Requirements

The applicant must hold the minimum of a Bachelor's degree (i.e. the equivalent of 180 ECTS credits at an accredited university) with at least 90 ECTS credits in behavioral science, social work, educational sciences, or related field, including independent, theoretical based work, i.e. a thesis or equivalent. Proof of English proficiency is required.

While prior work experience in supervised early childhood education (e.g. preschool, kindergarten, daycare, elementary school) is not a requirement, applicants with this kind of experience are preferred.

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Degree

Degree of Master of Science (60 credits) with a major in Education

Tuition fees

117,000 SEK per year

Tuition fees do NOT apply for EU/EEA citizens or exchange students

Programme Syllabus (One Year)

Courses

NB Preliminary list of courses

Year 1

History and Policy of Swedish Preschool Provision 10 credits
Preschool Pedagogies Focused on Play, Exploration and Learning 10 credits
Documentation, Assessment and Leadership in Swedish Preschool Provision 10 credits
Research Methods in Early Childhood Education 15 credits
Thesis Project in Early Childhood Education Research 15 credits