Introduction

The Department of Early Childhood Education aims to cultivate competent teachers who are passionate about teaching and child development by providing the a curriculum solely focused on the development of young children. To this end, the curriculum allows students to study theories and practices related to early childhood education. The curriculum is composed of the following areas of study: pedagogy to enhance the essential understanding of the teaching profession, early childhood development courses that focus on holistic child education, teaching methods for each subject, and curriculum management subjects. In addition, in order to develop teaching technique of pre-service teachers, subjects such as early childhood teacher theory, educational service, educational practice, and early childhood education operation management are linked to the educational field to help improve practical skills.
Non-formal, specialized programs are also offered such as employment competitiveness reinforcement program for the development of reflective thinking, teaching practice reinforcement program, ecological education instructional ability reinforcement program for pre-service teachers, and educational volunteer club programs. The department aims to increase its competitiveness by implementing a self-directed learning approach for the students. Students take responsibility for their own learning by planning and evaluating their progress.

Educational Goal

• MISSION

  Cultivate independent, creative individuals based on character building education.

• VISION

  Cultivate experts of child development and social environment with practical skills.

• PASSION

  Cultivate warm-hearted volunteers for humanity who are passionate about creating a better world for children and enthusiasm for education.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for warm-hearted individuals who know the value of serving others with a strong sense of responsibility and vocation for child development. We are looking for professionals with knowledge and skill in child development and social environment. We are looking for students with creativity and problem-solving ability to cope with the rapidly changing times.

Employment

The importance of early childhood education and care is increasingly emphasized, ensuring a high employment rate. Graduates can find employment opportunities as education researchers, as researcher at the child counseling research institutes, or at early childhood education related companies. Students can go on to graduate school for in-depth academic research.

• Toddler teacher (kindergarten, daycare center)
• Child counseling and research center
• Companies related to early childhood education
• Go to graduate school

Certificate

• Single major: Kindergarten full-time teacher (level 2), childcare teacher (level 2) certification
• Double majors: Kindergarten full-time teacher (Level 2), childcare teacher (Level 2) certification, teacher certification for each major (Level 2)

Our Experts

Requirments for Certificate

• At least 50 credits of core courses (including at least 21 credits in 7 basic courses, and at least 8 credits in 3 subject areas)

  Category	Courses	Required courses (credit)
  Basic Courses	Early Childhood Education Theory, Early Childhood Education Curriculum, Early Childhood Development, Early Childhood Language Education, Early Childhood Social Education, Early Childhood Science Education, Early Childhood Mathematics Education, Early Childhood Art Education, Early Childhood Music Education, Early Childhood Teacher Theory, Early Childhood Movement Education, Play Guidance, Early Childhood Education Institution Management, Child rights and welfare, child health education, parent education and counseling, child safety management, child observation and behavior research	Minimum 7 courses (21 credits)
  Subject Area (required)	Logic and essay writing in early childhood curriculum, study and teaching method of teaching materials, curriculum education theory	Minimum 3 courses (8 credits)

• Completion of teaching education 22 credits or more (teaching theory 14 credits, teaching literacy 4 credits, educational practice 4 credits)
• Average grade for major is 75/100 or higher, average grade for teaching profession is 80/100 or higher
• Two or more times of eligibility for teaching aptitude and personality test. (Conducted during the 1st semester of 1st and 3rd graders. For transfer students, conducted during the 1st semester of 3rd and 4th graders. Those who fail the 1st test must complete counseling with their academic advisor before retake to receive the following qualifications.)
• First aid and CPR training must be completed at least twice. (Training is conducted in the 1st semester of 2nd and 4th years. 2016.3.1. Those with 2 semesters of teacher training left will take the training once. Those who have less than 2 semesters left are excluded.)
• Completion of courses by education category (3 areas, 17 subjects, 51 credits)

  Category		Courses	Required courses (credit)
  Teacher Character	Required	Early Childhood Teacher Theory, Child Rights and Welfare	2 (6)
  Childcare Knowledge and Skill	Required	Early Childhood Education Theory, Early Childhood Curriculum, Early Childhood Teaching Methodology, Play Guidance, Early Childhood Language Education, Early Childhood Music Education (or Early Childhood Art Education, Early Childhood Movement Education), Early Childhood Math Education (or Early Childhood Science Education), Child Safety Management (or Child Life Guidance )	9 (27)
  	Elective	Child health education, early childhood social education, children’s literature education, child counseling, introduction to special education, operation and management of early childhood education institutions, parent education and counseling	4 (12) or more
  Childcare Management	Required	Child observation and behavior research, childcare practice, school field practice	2 (6)

Credits for Graduation

Specialization Track