Swedish Preschool Education
Degree of Master of Science (60 credits) with a major in Education
Location: Jönköping
Start date: August 17, 2020
Sweden is a world leader in the provision of high quality, universal early childhood education. The Swedish approach to preschool education stands out as one of the few systems that integrates educational and care-giving practices (Educare) to support the learning and development of children throughout the early years (ages 1-6).
The one-year international master’s program in Swedish Preschool Education is designed for students interested in learning about early childhood education research and practice from a Nordic perspective, with particular focus on early childhood education in Sweden. The program surveys the history, policies, pedagogies and other relevant ideas and practices of Swedish preschool education. Students who complete the program will not only gain expertise in these areas, they will also gain the knowledge and skills for conducting research in early childhood education.
The program combines classroom-based instruction with field visits to Swedish preschools and other early childhood education venues. The program welcomes Swedish and international students. Program instruction is in English.
After graduation
Given Sweden’s position as a world leader in early childhood education, graduates of the program 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 program ready to pursue doctoral studies in early childhood education or related fields, as the program provides rigorous training in early childhood education research, taught and supervised by PhD faculty from the Preschool Educational Research Group at Jönköping University’s School of Education and Communication, as well as by outside faculty who are 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
Autumn 2020
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.
Read more about our Admissions Requirements.
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
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
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