Undergraduate Degree in Early Childhood Education

Focus on ICT and Teaching Innovation

Become a future educator by promoting and facilitating early childhood learning, using communication technologies to create creative educational projects adapted to new trends in the sector.

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Learn about the Online Undergraduate Degree in Early Childhood Education

The Undergraduate Degree in Early Childhood Education (Focus on ICT and Teaching Innovation) is designed to prepare you as an educator in the early years (0 to 6 years) so that you can work in various areas, from public, subsidised and private schools, to non-formal projects such as toy libraries and NGOs.

 Studying Early Childhood Education online offers you the official qualification to work as a teacher at this fundamental stage for the development of the youngest learners. With the focus on ICT and Teaching Innovation, you will also be trained in the innovative use of information and communication technologies in education, learning to create resources that promote the inclusion and creative development of children. You will also delve into the role of the media in reinforcing the connection between school, family, and community.

Eva García, Directora del Área de Educación
Eva García
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The degree at a glance

  • Official university degree
  • 240 ECTS credits
  • Start: October 2025
  • Duration: 4 years
  • 100% online with recorded live classes
  • Language: Spanish
  • Validation of credits for professional experience
  • Flexible, practical and professional skills-focused methodology
Accredited certifications
No cut-off mark
Take exams from home

Stand out from the crowd with UTAMED

Is your goal to stand out from other candidates? At UTAMED we have a skills-based training programme helping you to specialise year after year. Therefore, in each course you will complete a practical module with an applied workshop that will be certified. Upon completing your Undergraduate Degree in Early Childhood Education, you will have a global certificate extensively recognised in the market thanks to which you will be specialised in the latest trends in education and technology.

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Global certificate
Advanced Competencies for Teaching Children in the 21st Century
Year 1 certificate

Didactic Innovation and Creative Projects for Children.

Year 2 certificate

Educational Inclusion and Strategies for Diversity in Children.

Year 3 certificate

Digital Innovation and Technological Resources in Early Childhood Education.

Year 4 certificate

Digital Projects and Intelligent Environments in Early Childhood Education.

Why study Early Childhood Education + ICT and Teaching Innovation at UTAMED?

Training in teaching methodologies for children

Develop skills in effective and adapted methodologies for early childhood education, focused on integral development, creativity and playful learning in the early years.

Training in the integration of ICT in early childhood education

Discover how ICT can enrich learning in early childhood education, using digital tools that facilitate children's exploration, play and curiosity.

Knowledge of digital resources for children

Explore digital resources designed specifically for children, fostering basic skills through applications, interactive games and safe and educational content.

Develop creative educational projects

Learn to design projects that inspire children's creativity and stimulate active learning, with activities that involve art, technology and practical experiences.

Meet the experts for the Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education

You will learn from a teaching team with experience in projects of large companies and in real applications:

Eva García Beltrán
Eva García Beltrán
Department Head

Doctorate in Education, trained in higher education and business management. Expert in e-learning and educational innovation, with experience in teaching and academic management.

Gema Erena Guardia
Gema Erena Guardia

Researcher at the US laboratory of Diversity, Cognition and Language, specialised in neuropsychology, autism and cognitive accessibility. With teaching experience in Psychology and Education.

Mª Cristina Yuste García
Mª Cristina Yuste García

Teacher and researcher in Primary Education, with training in Teaching, Communication and Neuropsychology. PhD candidate studying the impact of technology on teaching.

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Companies collaborating with the early childhood education programme.

The entities collaborating with the Undergraduate Degree in Early Childhood Education, linked to educational innovation, teacher training and pedagogical resources, contribute their experience to keep the programme updated and adapted to new methodologies. Their participation ensures creative, practical training that is in tune with the needs of the current classroom.

Internships for the online Undergraduate Degree in Early Childhood Education The

internships for the Undergraduate Degree in Early Childhood Education at UTAMED will allow you to apply your knowledge in real environments. You will be able to do your internship at accredited early childhood education training centres to develop your vocation as an educator and gain practical experience from day one.

Guaranteed internships

UTAMED ensures that you apply what you have learned in real educational institutions, gaining experience in online early childhood education while building your network of contacts.

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+500 partner companies

The entities with which we collaborate are regulated educational centres, so that you can work in a practical environment that prepares you for your future career in early childhood education.

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Advanced tutoring

During the internship, you will have the support of an academic tutor and a work tutor who will guide your process, guaranteeing an enriching experience and optimal learning in early childhood education.

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Documentation for the Degree in Early Childhood Education

Regulations and documentation regarding degree quality assurance
Internal Quality Assurance System (IQAS)
CSG Mailbox
Documentation of the degree
RUCT
Regulations
Memory
Favourable report
Verification Resolution by the Council of Universities
Authorisation of implementation by the Autonomous Community
Official publication of degrees - BOE
Publication of study plans - BOE
Credit recognition
General information on credit recognition
Credit recognition system
Degree results
Data and results obtained from the degree
Academic calendar
Academic calendar 25-26

*All documents are in Spanish

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Early Childhood Education programme FAQs

What skills and competencies are developed in the Undergraduate Degree in Early Childhood Education?

In the Undergraduate Degree in Early Childhood Education, skills are developed in key areas such as classroom management, the design of educational activities, communication and educational inclusion. With the focus on ICT and Teaching Innovation, skills are acquired to integrate digital technologies into the educational process, improving creativity and interaction in the classroom. Future educators are prepared to use innovative tools that facilitate learning and foster a more dynamic and up-to-date educational environment.

What is the difference between Early Childhood Education and Primary Education?

The main difference between early childhood and primary education lies in the age range of the children with whom we work. Early Childhood Education focuses on children aged 0 to 6, while Primary Education covers children aged 6 to 12. In addition, the educational content and teaching methods are different for each stage of the child's development.

What is the difference between studying at a public university and at UTAMED for this degree?

Studying early childhood education online at UTAMED has the advantage of being 100% online, which offers you the flexibility to study at your own pace and from anywhere. Unlike public universities, which may have rigid schedules and require your mandatory presence on campus, UTAMED allows you to adapt your education to your personal and professional needs. In addition, you will receive training adapted to the digital environment, which will allow you to apply technological innovations in your future educational practice.

What teaching methodologies are learned in the degree?

The early childhood education career at UTAMED includes active methodologies focused on children's learning. These include project-based learning, which encourages creativity, and playful learning, which uses play as a teaching tool. It also delves into the use of digital resources to enhance the educational process.